3 men have been arrested after alleged gunfire at a tea stall outside Haridwar railway station left the operator’s wife injured, police said. The incident took place near Gate Number 4 in the Nagar Kotwali area after an argument linked to a water tank at the stall.
The woman, identified as Muskan, was struck by pellet fragments in a toe on her right foot. Her husband, Subhash, runs the stall near the station with her. Police have registered a first information report on the basis of his complaint.
What happened near the railway station
According to Subhash’s complaint, he and Muskan were serving customers late on 10 September when 5 young men arrived on 2 motorcycles. The complaint names Pravesh Gupta, Laxman, Ankur, Saurabh and Shivam.
Subhash alleged that Pravesh Gupta pulled out a country-made pistol and fired 6 or 7 rounds towards the stall. The firing allegedly caused pellet fragments to hit Muskan’s right foot.
The complainant told police that he had earlier argued with Pravesh over installing a tank at the stall. He further alleged that Pravesh wanted the stall removed because it was doing good business and arranged the attack after Subhash refused to leave.
These details are allegations recorded in the complaint. The police investigation will establish the circumstances surrounding the firing and the roles of the individuals named in it.
3 arrests and weapon recovery
Senior Superintendent of Police Navneet Singh Bhullar said the case was registered after the complaint was received on Friday. Police teams were then formed to locate those named in the case.
On Saturday, officers arrested Saurabh Kumar and Shivam, residents of Simli village in Laksar, near the turning leading towards the railway colony on Tibri Road. Pravesh Gupta, a resident of Sanwayajpur village in Uttar Pradesh’s Hardoi district, was also arrested there.
Police said a country-made pistol and one live cartridge were recovered from Pravesh Gupta. The available information does not state whether the weapon has been linked conclusively to the firing through a forensic examination.
The source account names 5 people in the complaint and confirms the arrest of 3. Police are continuing efforts to locate the remaining 2 accused named in the case.
Local impact and next steps
The incident occurred at a busy public location opposite the railway station, where the stall was operating while customers were being served. The woman’s injury and the alleged use of a firearm have brought the dispute under criminal investigation.
Police action so far includes registration of the case, arrests, a weapon recovery and continuing searches for the other accused. Further legal steps will depend on the investigation and the evidence collected by the Nagar Kotwali police.
Conclusion
Police have arrested 3 of the 5 people named after alleged firing near Haridwar railway station injured a tea-stall operator’s wife. The investigation continues, with 2 accused still being sought.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the firing take place?
The alleged firing took place near Gate Number 4, opposite Haridwar railway station, in the Nagar Kotwali area.
Q. Who was injured?
Muskan, the wife of tea-stall operator Subhash, suffered pellet injuries to a toe on her right foot.
Q. How many shots were allegedly fired?
The complaint alleges that 6 or 7 rounds were fired towards the tea stall.
Q. How many people have been arrested?
Police have arrested 3 people: Saurabh Kumar, Shivam and Pravesh Gupta.
Q. What was recovered from one accused?
Police said they recovered a country-made pistol and one live cartridge from Pravesh Gupta.
Q. Why did the dispute allegedly begin?
Subhash told police that the disagreement began over installing a tank at the tea stall.
Q. Are all the accused in custody?
No. Police have arrested 3 of the 5 people named in the complaint and are searching for the other 2.
