Lucknow Parking Dispute Firing : A shooting incident occurred following a minor dispute in the Naubasta area under the Saadatganj police station limits in Lucknow. According to preliminary information, an argument between two groups over car parking quickly escalated into violence. Rishabh Shukla is accused of opening fire repeatedly with a pistol during the confrontation. Three people sustained serious gunshot injuries. The incident triggered panic in the area, and the police were informed soon afterwards.
Three Victims Die During Hospital Treatment
The injured victims, Shivaji Tiwari, 62, Shivendra Tiwari, 55, and Suyash Tiwari, 30, were immediately taken to the KGMU Trauma Centre. According to a press release issued by the police, all three died during treatment. News of their deaths plunged their families into grief. Although initial reports had indicated that two people had died while another remained in critical condition, the police press release confirmed the deaths of all three injured victims.
Main Accused Taken Into Police Custody
According to the police, a team reached the scene soon after receiving information about the incident and took the main accused, Rishabh Shukla, into custody. Police reportedly recovered the pistol allegedly used in the shooting, along with four spent cartridges. A case has been registered based on the complaint filed by the victims’ side, and legal proceedings are underway. Officials said all aspects of the incident are being investigated.
Dispute Reportedly Began Over Car Parking
Preliminary information suggests that the confrontation began over car parking. Some early accounts also mentioned a dispute over constructing a platform near a banyan tree. However, the police press release identified a disagreement between two parties over car parking as the reported cause. The investigation is expected to establish what triggered the argument and how it escalated into gunfire. For now, police are examining statements from those involved and evidence collected at the scene.
Police Personnel Deployed Across the Area
Following the incident, police personnel were deployed in the Naubasta area of Saadatganj. Senior officers also visited the location to assess the situation. According to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (West), the incident involved a shooting following a personal dispute. Police stated that law and order had been maintained in the area and that further legal proceedings were continuing. The deaths of three people following a single dispute have raised concerns among local residents. Investigators are now focusing on reconstructing the sequence of events and establishing the accused’s role.
