One shot dead, three injured in a clash over minor dispute

A 25-year-old man was shot dead and three others were seriously injured in a clash between two groups over a minor dispute at Hasanpur Luhari village in Shamli, police said today.

The incident took place yesterday when there was a scuffle between the groups and it escalated, leading to firing and stone-pelting by both sides, Circle Officer Anand Verma said.

The deceased was identified as Gulzar. Gulbahar, Shehzad and Waseem were injured in the clash and were rushed to hospital in a critical condition, Verma said.

Police brought the situation under control and extra security force was deployed in the area.