Bhopal: In a tragic turn of events in Indore, a dispute that began between two pet dogs spiraled into a deadly confrontation between their respective owners, resulting in the loss of two lives and injuring six others, as confirmed by the local police.
The incident involves Rajpal Singh Rajawat, who holds the occupation of a security guard at a bank. Last night, from his balcony, Rajawat fired shots at his neighbors, leading to a dire outcome.
The unsettling sequence of events took place when Rajawat and his neighbor, Vimal Achala, aged 35, were out walking their dogs in a narrow lane within Krishna Bagh Colony around 11 pm.
As fate would have it, their dogs engaged in a confrontation, which acted as a catalyst for a heated argument between the two men.
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Following the verbal altercation, Rajawat hurriedly retreated to his first-floor residence and, using a 12-bore rifle, fired shots at Achala. The tragic incident was captured on video, showcasing Rajawat first firing a warning shot into the air before aiming his firearm at the street below, which was punctuated by cries and screams from those present.
The fatal consequences of the altercation saw the loss of Vimal Achala, who managed a hair salon in the Nipania area of the city, and another neighbor named Rahul Verma, aged 27. Both victims were promptly transported to a nearby hospital, where their deaths were officially declared.
Among the bystanders present during the tragic incident, six individuals suffered gunshot wounds and were subsequently admitted to the hospital, with two of them in critical condition.
As a consequence of the incident, Rajawat, along with his son Sudhir and another relative named Shubham, were apprehended by the authorities. Murder charges have been filed against Rajawat, a native of Gwalior, highlighting the dire repercussions of the altercation.
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Notably, Rajawat’s ownership of a licensed 12-bore rifle, acquired for his position as a security guard with a private company in Indore, took a harrowing turn resulting in a somber reminder of the responsibility associated with firearm ownership.