Chaturvedi was the nephew of BJP MLA Archana Pandey.
KANPUR: A lawyer was allegedly shot dead by a Congress leader following a dispute that reportedly stemmed from political rivalry in Uttar Pradesh’s Kannauj district on Diwali evening.
The accused, identified as Amol Dixit, the Congress district general secretary, allegedly shot lawyer Anuj Chaturvedi, 38, near Chhibramau police station. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kanpur | Silver Rate in Kanpur | Bank Holidays in Kanpur | Public Holidays in Kanpur | Kanpur AQI | Weather in Kanpur | Petrol Price in Kanpur | Diesel Price in Kanpur | CNG Price in Kanpur | LPG Price in Kanpur Stay updated with the latest Kanpur news.
A purported political rivalry between the two led to an altercation, during which a slapping dispute reportedly broke out, according to preliminary information. Chaturvedi was the nephew of BJP MLA Archana Pandey. Dixit allegedly opened fire on Chaturvedi, killing him. Further details about the circumstances leading to the shooting and the exact sequence of events are awaited. Download the TOI App.
Dixit later surrendered before the police.