New Zealand-based stepsons shoot UP trader dead over mother’s second marriage; CCTV emerges

MEERUT: Navjot Singh (30) was shot dead at his shop in Kumhariya Tah village under Milak Khanam police station area of UP's Rampur around 5pm on Saturday. The attack was caught on CCTV, which was subsequently widely circulated.His father Nishan Singh, a farmer, alleged that Navjot's two stepsons, who live in New Zealand, conspired with a cousin to kill him over their mother's second marriage.Navjot, who ran Gill Washing Hub, had married Kamal Kaur (40), a widow, after an affair a year ago. Her first husband died about three years ago. Her sons, Avdeep and Jognago, work in New Zealand.Nishan said both sons opposed the marriage. He alleged Avdeep returned five days ago and plotted the murder with cousin Rajandeep.In his complaint, he named seven people. Police took Navjot to hospital where doctors declared him dead. Additional SP (Rampur) Anurag Singh said a case under BNS section 103 has been filed against Avdeep and Rajandeep. Both are absconding.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Meerut | Silver Rate in Meerut | Bank Holidays in Meerut | Public Holidays in Meerut | Meerut AQI | Weather in Meerut | Petrol Price in Meerut | Diesel Price in Meerut | CNG Price in Meerut | LPG Price in MeerutStay updated with the latest Meerut news. Download the TOI App.