GHAZIABAD(UP): A property dealer was shot dead allegedly by three bike-borne miscreants at his in Ghaziabad, police said on Sunday.
The incident happened in Ukhlarsi village around 9 pm on Saturday, they said, adding the deceased has been identified as Naveen Bhardwaj (45).
According to the police, the victim was alone at home when three people entered his house, fired indiscriminately at him and fled.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Nimish Patil said the neighbours reached the house after hearing the gunshots.
They rushed Bhardwaj to a private hospital where he was declared dead by the doctors, he said, adding the body has been sent for post-mortem and a case has been registered.
"Prima facie it appears that the incident is a fallout of a personal rivalry," the ACP said.
Police have also obtained the CCTV footage of the house in which the assailants can be seen.
Bhardwaj's daughter committed suicide six months ago and he is survived by his wife and son.
(With PTI inputs)
