Tragic Family Feud: Land Dispute Turns Deadly

A 17-year-old boy named Apoorva Awasthi was allegedly shot dead by his maternal uncle in Uttar Pradesh over a family land dispute. Police are investigating the motive while the family claims the dispute is the cause. No formal complaint is filed yet, and efforts to apprehend the suspect continue.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Shahjahanpur | Updated: 03-07-2025 20:35 IST | Created: 03-07-2025 20:35 IST
Tragic Family Feud: Land Dispute Turns Deadly
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A tragic incident unfolded in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur, where a 17-year-old boy was allegedly shot dead by his maternal uncle. The incident took place during an ongoing family land dispute, leading to a shocking turn of events.

The victim, Apoorva Awasthi, was reportedly returning to his village, Kunwarpur Jaddi, when he was tragically shot. Local authorities, including Superintendent of Police Rajesh Dwivedi, confirmed the incident on Thursday, pointing to the land dispute as a possible motive.

While no formal complaint has been made, police have sent the body for post-mortem examination, and efforts to capture the accused remain a priority. The investigation is ongoing, with the family urging for justice in this devastating case.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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