UP Lawyer Shot Dead, Then A Desperate Attempt By Killers To Start Their Bike

Two men on a bike approached a lawyer in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur on Saturday and fired at him, killing him on the spot. But the panic was felt not just in the area but also by the attackers, who were unable to leave from the spot as their motorcycle refused to start.

In a CCTV video of the incident from Saturday morning, the two men can be seen approaching 40-year-old senior advocate Rajiv Singh, who was out on a morning walk. One of the men gets off the vehicle and fires at him using a crude pistol, killing Singh on the spot. As he rushes back and sits on the motorcycle, the man riding it continuously kicks its pedal in an attempt to start it but fails.

As one of the attackers keeps trying to start the motorcycle, some men approach them but stay away and eventually run off as the other attacker points the pistol at them. After minutes of trying, the vehicle finally starts, and the two men ride off from the spot. Later, hundreds of people gathered at the scene.

The police said a case has been registered, and five teams have been formed to arrest the accused.

"Preliminary indications suggest that the dispute may have stemmed from issues or conflicts arising within the village itself. However, we are currently examining all angles and conducting a thorough, in-depth investigation. We will ensure that the strictest possible legal action is taken against the individual responsible for committing this crime," a senior police officer told reporters.

"Our team has obtained highly credible leads in this matter and is actively pursuing the investigation," she said.

Singh had previously submitted an application, expressing apprehension that he might be attacked. The former village head, also an advocate, has been attacked previously on two occasions.

With inputs from Brijendra Dubey