Gorakhpur:
Police said on Saturday that during a feast in this Uttar Pradesh district, a person allegedly shot two people for fat-shaking.
The alleged incident took place on Thursday and a complaint was lodged at Khajni police station the next day. The accused was arrested on the same day.
Arjun Chauhan, a resident of Belghat region, was participating in a community feast near a temple with his uncle a few days ago. During the event, Manjharia – from two other guests – Anil Chauhan and Shubam Chauhan allegedly made fun of their weight and called them “Motu (Fat)”.
“, Arjun Chauhan and his friend Asif Khan followed the pair on the highway on Thursday. After an initial unsuccessful attempt, the accused stopped their car near Tenua Toll Plaza, fired both men out and set fire before running away,” Jitendra Kumar said.
Passengers rushed the injured to the district hospital, from where they were sent to the District Medical College. Both are now out of danger, the official said.
Based on a complaint by Shubam Chauhan’s father, an FIR was registered and the accused was arrested on Friday.
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