Account dispute at Ramleela fair turns deadly in Pilibhit, three killed
A clash over the finances of a previous Ramleela fair in Pilibhit district escalated into gunfire, leaving three people dead and one injured.
In Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh, a dispute over the income and expenditure of a previous Ramleela fair erupted during a preparatory meeting on Monday night. Tensions rose when one group pressed for a financial account, leading to a physical confrontation that involved sticks and then gunfire. The attack resulted in three fatalities: trader brothers Ankit Gupta (30) and Mohit Gupta (38), and 18-year-old Kunal Srivastava, while 20-year-old Rose Gupta sustained injuries.
Police detained the main suspect, Kaushal Gupta, along with two accomplices, and recovered firearms and sticks. Superintendent of Police Sukirti Madhav Mishra and Additional Superintendent Himanshu Gaurav deployed additional forces to prevent further unrest.
Why it matters
The incident highlights how local disputes over community event finances can erupt into lethal violence, stressing the need for better oversight.
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