Duo shot at over poll-related rivalry

Panna (MP), March 01: Two persons were today shot at by a rival group at Saheria village, about 10 kms from here, following an old poll-related rivalry, a senior officer said.

The incident occurred this evening when accused Shiv Singh and Lallan Singh shot Savant Singh (22) and Rajendra Singh (26) following an old poll-related rivalry, Sub Division Officer of Police (SDOP) N N Jharia told PTI.

The seriously injured persons were admitted in the Panna District Hospital, he said, adding a case has been registered in this regard.

Both Shiv and Lallan were taken into custody and further investigation is on, the officer said.

–Agencies