Bulandshahr (UP), Apr 27 (PTI) An accused allegedly involved in the triple murder case that took place at a birthday party here was injured following an encounter with police on Monday, officials said.
The case stems from an incident on Saturday night in the Bulandshahr district at a gym, where a birthday party was being held for Jeetu. It took a tragic turn after an altercation allegedly due to smearing of cake escalated into the killing of three people — Amardeep (30), Manish (28), and Akash (18). All three belonged to the same family, officials said.
A family member of the victims, Sanjay, said Manish was his younger brother, Akash his nephew and Amardeep was his uncle’s son.
A case was registered in connection with the incident, and three accused, Rupesh, Mayank and Naresh, were earlier arrested and questioned, police said.
During interrogation, Mayank revealed that he had hidden an illegal firearm under a flyover, they said.
Acting on his disclosure, a police team took him to the spot on Monday for recovery of the weapon.
According to police, Mayank attempted to escape from custody and opened fire at the team using the concealed weapon with an intent to kill.
The police retaliated in self-defence, during which the accused sustained a bullet injury in his leg and was subsequently overpowered and arrested, officials said.
Khurja Circle Officer Shobhit Kumar said an illegal .315 bore country-made pistol and an empty cartridge were recovered from the accused.
The accused, a resident of Khurja, has been admitted to a hospital for treatment. PTI COR ABN PRK
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