A 35-year-old property dealer was fatally shot in the Pilkhuwa area of Hapur district late Monday night, according to police. The deceased, identified as Atul Tomar, a resident of Galand village under the Pilkhuwa Kotwali police station limits, was attacked while returning home with a friend.
Incident Details
The incident occurred around 10:45 PM when Atul and his friend Ashok Kumar were driving back to their village after visiting a fast-food outlet. As their car reached Reliance Road near a gym, another vehicle allegedly overtook them and forced them to stop.
According to the complaint filed by Atul's mother, Madhu Tomar, the accused — Naveen Tomar, Brijmohan, Manjeet, and Shripal alias Pappu — were armed with pistols and country-made firearms. They smashed the side window of Atul's car and shot him in the chest. Madhu further claimed that several unidentified men arrived on motorcycles, vandalised the vehicle, and fled the scene.
Eyewitness Accounts
Ashok Kumar managed to escape from the car and witnessed the attack from a distance. Another eyewitness, Anup Tomar, reportedly arrived at the spot during the assault. Atul was initially taken to Rama Hospital and later referred to Sarvodaya Hospital in Ghaziabad, where doctors declared him dead.
Police Investigation
ASP Vineet Bhatnagar stated, “An FIR has been registered, and raids are underway. CCTV footage, forensic evidence, and witness statements are being examined.” The police have registered a murder case against the four accused and are actively searching for them.
The motive behind the killing is not yet clear, and authorities are exploring all possible angles. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
