A man died after being allegedly shot by a shopkeeper in Garhi Sangipur village of Laksar Kotwali area following an argument on purchasing items on credit. The accused shopkeeper has been absconding since the incident on Tuesday.
According to the information received, Arif runs a grocery shop in Garhi Sangipur village.
A villager identified as Shoaib of the village went to the shop during the morning to purchase some items on credit. Police circle officer of Laksar, Rajan Singh said that there was an argument between the shopkeeper and the customer over the transaction. The shopkeeper Arif reportedly shot Shoaib and then fled from the scene. Efforts are being made to nab the accused, added Singh.The injured Shoaib died on the way to the local hospital.