A youth was shot dead in Peepli village of Tappal area for opposing liquor sale. Police has registered a case against 8 people. One is in custody.
36-years-old Neeraj alias Neeru, resident of Peepli village was a farmer. Neeru's brother Prakash has said in the complaint that some people used to bring liquor from Haryana and sell it in the village.
When Neeru opposed to selling liquor, they started accusing and threatening to kill him. Late in the night, Neeru was sleeping in a separate room when 4 people, including Jayveer, entered the room at and started beating Neeru with hockey and rods and finally shot in the head with a gun.
Hearing the scream of Neeru, the family members awakened, and neighbors tried to catch the attackers, but they escaped. Neeru was taken to Jewar's private hospital where he died. Jayveer, Dharmveer, Shyuraj, Dharmendra, Sourabh, Gaurav, Sonu, Bhoora are the main accused in the registered complaint.
A week ago, the accused also fought with the neighbor Mahesh of Neeru. Mahesh also opposed the deteriorating environment of drinking liquor in the village. There was a horrific clash from both sides. A case is registered in this matter.
The liquor shop was opened 4 months ago which led to the gathering of anti-social elements. The villagers also protested several times when the atmosphere deteriorated. The main accused is Jayveer is vicious and there are 5 cases of liquor smuggling against him.
Unmarried Neeru was the youngest of the three brothers. Elder brother Pirraj died of cancer 5 years ago and a middle brother Prakash is a servant in a private company.
CO Khair, Mohsin Khan said that Jayveer's brother Pappu is taken into custody and a case has been registered by sealing the shop with the help of the administration team.