UP government teacher shoots cop over cricket match dispute
What's the story
In a shocking incident, a head constable was allegedly shot dead by a government school teacher in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat district following a dispute over a cricket match. The incident took place in Sunheda village under the Khekra police station on Sunday night. The deceased has been identified as Head Constable Ajay Panwar, also known as Ajay Kumar, who was on leave from his post in Saharanpur.
Argument escalates
Dispute started during local cricket match
The dispute between Panwar and the accused, Mohit Arya, a local government school teacher, had started a few days ago during a local cricket match. On Sunday night, while Panwar was out for a walk after dinner in Sunheda village, he had another argument with Arya. According to PTI, the dispute continued over a WhatsApp chat.
Arrest made
Cop rushed to hospital; accused on the run
When the fight escalated, the accused allegedly opened fire, killing Panwar on the spot. Family members rushed Panwar to a hospital in Sonipat, where he was declared brought dead. After the incident, Baghpat Superintendent of Police Suraj Rai formed four teams to nab Arya. The police traced him to a field near Sunheda village based on a tip-off.
Encounter details
Accused shot in leg during encounter
When the police confronted Arya, he allegedly opened fire at them. In the retaliatory firing, he was shot in the leg and overpowered by the police. The injured accused was then taken to a district hospital for treatment. Further investigation into this matter is underway, and a murder case has been registered against Arya.