Fruit Vendor Shot in Broad Daylight in Prayagraj, Property Dispute Suspected

Unidentified assailants shot a fruit vendor in Prayagraj; property dispute suspected. Locals blocked traffic demanding arrest. Victim stable.

Bharat Horizon 13/06/2026 23:49

Fruit Vendor Shot in Broad Daylight in Prayagraj, Property Dispute Suspected — Fruit Vendor Shot in Broad Daylight in Prayagraj

Prayagraj: In a brazen broad daylight incident, two unidentified armed assailants fired at a fruit vendor named Vinod, a resident of the Devghat area under the jurisdiction of the Airport police station, on Saturday morning. He was admitted to a hospital, where his condition is reported to be stable.

Locals Protest

Outraged by the shooting, local residents blocked vehicular movement for some time, demanding the arrest of the culprits. Upon receiving an alert, senior police officers rushed to the spot and initiated an investigation.

Property Dispute Suspected

According to police sources, a property dispute is believed to be the primary motive behind the incident. Locals alleged that the armed assailants also fired into the air to create panic. No arrests have been made so far.

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