Murder accused killed in act of revenge

New Delhi: In a bid to avenge the recent killing of a relative, two miscreants shot dead a murder accused in the premises of a government health centre, police said on Friday.

Damodar Sharma, 30, was arrested today in connection with the murder of one Mahipal who was killed three months back in Kadipur village.

Sharma was visiting the hospital for a medical examination prior to a court hearing when two of Mahipal’s relatives, Kunwarpal and his son Mohit, came and shot him dead, police said.

Following the incident, the security has been stepped up in the area.