Argument Over Pet Dogs: Man Fires at Neighbours; 2 Killed, 6 Injured in Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Two persons died, and six people sustained injuries when a man opened fire on some of his neighbours after an argument over pet dogs in Indore, the police said on Friday.

Accused Employed as Security Guard

The accused has been identified as Rajpal Rajawat. He is employed as a security guard at a bank and resides in the Krishna Bagh colony of the city.

Accused Went to the Roof, Fired at Neighbours

"Rajpal, a resident of Krishna Bagh colony, got into an argument with some neighbours in his colony over pet dogs. As the argument escalated, Rajawat went to the roof of his house and fired into the air and then at people standing below," Deputy Commissioner of Police, Amrendra Singh (Khajrana police station), said.

2 Killed, 6 Injured

The DCP further added that six persons were injured, and two were killed in the shooting. "Eight persons received gunshot wounds, among whom two persons, namely Rahul and Vimal, died on the spot. Six of them sustained injuries and are undergoing treatment in a hospital," said DCP Singh. The accused has been arrested, and his gun was seized, the police said.

(With ANI inputs)