Husband shoots wife, her male friend in busy UP market
A man in Firozabad, India, allegedly shot his wife and her male friend in a public market following a marital dispute. Both victims were hospitalized in serious condition, and the suspect has been detained by local police.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing issues regarding domestic violence and public safety in regional Indian urban centers.
AGRA: A marital dispute over an alleged extramarital relationship turned violent in Firozabad on Tuesday night when a man allegedly opened fire on his wife and her suspected boyfriend at a busy market in the Kotla Chungi area. Both were seriously injured and referred to Agra for treatment.The incident occurred around 8.30pm at DAV Market under Uttar police station limits. Police said Rishabh Tailang, 35, allegedly arrived at a office where his wife Shipra, 32, was with Jitendra Thakur alias Sunny , and fired four to five rounds from his licensed revolver.Sunny sustained three bullet injuries, including two in the chest/rib area, and was referred to Agra in serious condition. Shipra suffered bullet injuries to her left shoulder, abdomen and left rib, while another bullet grazed her hand.
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