Kanpur: A 62-year-old man was killed after being hit by a bullet during celebratory firing at a bhandara organised as part of the Teshu Jhanjhiya programme in Kotra Makrandpur village under Sajeti police station on Sunday evening.
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Guddu Singh, a resident of Kanpur village, had also attended the event, according to police. ACP Krishnakant reached the spot with a police team and said efforts were underway to arrest the accused. The deceased identified as Ram Khilawan Nishad had organised the bhandara with contributions from villagers. His licensed double-barrel gun was allegedly being carried by his nephew, Annu Singh, who reportedly opened fire during the programme. A bullet struck Ram Khilawan in the chest, killing him. Annu allegedly fled the scene after the incident. Download the TOI App.