Advocate shot dead in Phaphamau by bike-borne assailants

An advocate (50) killed by bike-borne assailants at Phaphamau in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday. Vice Chairperson of UP Bar Council has demanded rapid investigation in the case and also an aid of Rs 20 lakh for the victim's family.

Prayagraj: A 50-year-old advocate, Sushil Patel, was shot dead around 7:30 pm on Sunday in Uttar Pradesh's Phaphamau by bike-borne assailants.

The incident took place near Tiwaripur village, which falls under the jurisdiction of Soraon Police Station.

"At around 7 in the evening, Patel left for his home. He was shot dead by assailants at a railway line. We received information about the incident and when we reached here, we got to know that he was declared brought dead to the hospital. The reason behind his murder is yet to be ascertained," Devindra Mishra, Vice Chairperson of UP Bar Council said while speaking to media persons here.

"We want a proper and rapid investigation in the case and also an aid of Rs 20 lakh for the victim's family," he said.

"We have registered a case and his body is being sent for post-mortem," Prayagraj SSP Atul Sharma said.