Hathras horror: Sexual assault victim's father shot dead

Amrish Kumar Sharma, a 48-year-old farmer was allegedly shot dead in Kotwali Sasni area. His daughter alleged that he was shot dead for lodging a complaint against miscreants who molested her.

Hathras: Amrish Kumar Sharma, a 48-year-old farmer was allegedly shot dead on Monday in Naujarpur village in Kotwali Sasni area. Even though he was rushed to the hospital, he could not be saved.

Jagdish Kumar, Station House Officer (SHO) of Hathras along with other police officers reached the spot immediately. He was informed by the farmer's daughter that there were six to seven people involved in the attack. She also told him that she was molested earlier and her father had filed a complaint earlier on the matter against the accused.

Irked by the complaint, the miscreants shot the farmer dead, as per the daughter's allegation. The farmer was digging potatoes when he was attacked. Gaurav Sharma is accused of shooting him dead.

Dr Mahavir Singh said that he was brought to the hospital dead. The mortal remains were sent for post-mortem. Police have initiated an investigation.