An FIR has been lodged in this regard and a manhunt has been launched to apprehend the accused.
Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh:
A 25-year-old Dailt was today shot at and injured for allegedly fetching water from a government tubewell outside a village in Bhadohi, triggering clashes between two groups.
The incident occurred in Amva village in Chauri area when Pankaj Dhaikar wanted to take water from a government tubewell and Kailash Pathak prevented him, leading to a clash, Chauri police station SHO Vinod Yadav said.
While people from both sides gathered and indulged in brick batting and clashed with sticks, Mr Pathak shot at Mr Dhaikar and fled from the spot, he said.
Mr Dhaikar sustained bullet injuries and was rushed to a hospital, where his condition is stated to be stable, police said.
An FIR has been lodged in this regard and a manhunt has been launched to apprehend the accused.
The incident occurred in Amva village in Chauri area when Pankaj Dhaikar wanted to take water from a government tubewell and Kailash Pathak prevented him, leading to a clash, Chauri police station SHO Vinod Yadav said.
While people from both sides gathered and indulged in brick batting and clashed with sticks, Mr Pathak shot at Mr Dhaikar and fled from the spot, he said.
Mr Dhaikar sustained bullet injuries and was rushed to a hospital, where his condition is stated to be stable, police said.
An FIR has been lodged in this regard and a manhunt has been launched to apprehend the accused.
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