A tragic incident unfolded in Bhopal’s Leeladhar Colony late Saturday night (June 28), where 22-year-old Amit Verma was shot dead during a birthday party. The shooting occurred in the Chhola Mandir police station area of Madhya Pradesh and involved known local goon Naseem Banne Khan and his associates.
Birthday party turns fatal in Bhopal
Amit, who worked at a garment shop and lived in Barkhedi Phatak, Gali No. 2, Khatikpura, had gone to his friend Ashu Khatik’s house in Leeladhar Colony to celebrate his birthday around midnight on Saturday. After the cake-cutting ceremony, Amit and his friends were chatting outside on the street when two motorcycles carrying six armed assailants arrived at the scene and opened fire.
Victim sustained bullet wounds in head and abdomen
In the sudden burst of six rounds of gunfire, Amit was hit twice- once in the abdomen and once in the head. He succumbed to his injuries on the spot. The attackers then fled the scene.
Victim had no criminal record
Initial reports suggest that Amit had no known criminal background. He was a regular worker trying to earn a living, making the incident even more shocking for locals.
Police investigation underway
The Chhola Mandir police have registered a case and launched a manhunt for the accused, including Naseem Banne Khan. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage and have questioned several individuals in connection with the case.
More details are awaited in this regard.
