Thief killed as accomplice opens fire

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Press Trust of India Shahjahanpur (UP)
Last Updated : Feb 01 2016 | 7:02 PM IST
A 28-year-old thief was killed when his accomplice opened fire, "accidentally" hitting him in his head, while they were allegedly attempting a theft.
The incident occurred last night when two men, who remain unidentified, broke into the house of one Phoolchandra for taking away his buffaloes, police said.
However, when confronted by Phoolchandra and his son, one of them opened fire, accidentally hitting the other in his head, they added.
He died on the spot whereas the other managed to escape, police added.
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First Published: Feb 01 2016 | 7:02 PM IST

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