This Article is From Oct 21, 2013

Gym instructor shot dead, allegedly by employer in Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad: A 22-year-old gym instructor was today shot dead allegedly by his employer over a monetary dispute in Siyani Gate area in Ghaziabad, police said.

Gym owner Jitender Tyagi allegedly shot Khalid dead following a heated argument this afternoon, police said.

"The argument turned ugly when Jitender whipped out a gun and opened fire on Khalid and fled away from the spot," a senior police officer said.

Hearing gunshots, some locals rushed towards the gym where they found Khalid lying in a pool of blood.

Khalid was taken to nearby hospital where doctors declared him brought dead, police said.

"As per initial investigation, the murder seems to have been executed over some money dispute between the two.

However, we are investigating the case from all angles.

"A police team has been formed to nab Jitender and he would be arrested soon," said Pramod Gautam, station officer, Siyani Gate police station.

A case has been registered against Jitender at Siyani Gate police station, he said.

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