A 52-year-old man was shot dead by his son at his residence over a property dispute in Kasna area of Greater Noida on Tuesday morning. The deceased has been identified as Charan Singh. Based on the complaint filed by Singh’s family, a case has been registered against Singh’s son Sandeep and his two brothers-in-law at Kasna Police Station.
According to police, Charan Singh — a local trader — lived with his family in Tugalpur village of Greater Noida, while his Sandeep lived separately with his family in Beta Sector of Greater Noida. Police said that the incident took place around 7 am on Monday. As per Charan’s family, Sandeep and his two brothers-in-law barged into the house and opened fire at Charan.
“There was a property dispute between Charan Singh and his son Sandeep since a long time. As per preliminary investigation, Sandeep along with his two brothers-in- law has shot dead his father. Charan Singh suffered bullet injuries on his head and hands,” said Brijesh Singh, Superintendent of Police (Rural) of Greater Noida.
After the incident, he was rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors declared him dead on arrival. Police have launched a manhunt for Sandeep and his accomplices, who should be arrested soon, the SP added.