Bhopal, September 20, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
A 21-year-old youth was allegedly shot dead by his friend in broad daylight while riding on a motorcycle in Bhopal on Sunday morning, police said.
The incident took place in Housing Board Colony under the Nishatpura police station area. The deceased was identified as Ikhlas alias Tashi, a resident of the same colony who worked as a painter.
According to police, Tashi was travelling with his friend Aleem alias Allu and another youth when the three set out on a motorcycle to go fishing. The third youth was riding the motorcycle, Tashi was seated in the middle and Aleem was riding pillion.
During the journey, Aleem allegedly pulled out a pistol, pressed it against Tashi’s head and fired at point-blank range. The bullet hit Tashi, causing the motorcycle to lose balance and crash onto the road. Tashi died at the spot.
Police said that after the shooting, Aleem allegedly threatened the motorcycle rider with the firearm and forced him to continue riding. He then took the rider to Sindhi Colony and fled from the area.
The frightened rider subsequently returned to the incident spot and informed the police. A Nishatpura police team, along with senior officers, reached the location, took custody of the body and sent it to Hamidia Hospital for post-mortem examination.
A murder case has been registered and police have launched a search for Aleem, who remains absconding.
During the investigation, police learned that Tashi and Aleem had allegedly quarrelled about 15 days ago over a woman. The dispute had reportedly turned violent, during which Tashi suffered a fractured hand. Although the matter was later settled, police suspect that Aleem may have continued to hold a grudge.
Police teams are searching for the accused at possible hideouts and investigating the circumstances surrounding the earlier altercation. Officials said the alleged previous enmity is being examined as a possible motive for the killing.
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