Two Arrested After Woman Shot Dead During Religious Ceremony in Shimla
Himachal: Two arrested after woman shot dead during religious ceremony in Shimla
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Two men were arrested in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India, after a woman was shot dead during a religious ceremony. The incident occurred when the accused fired a gun during celebrations, hitting 26-year-old Ritika, who died instantly.
- 01Two suspects arrested in connection with the shooting of a woman during a religious ceremony.
- 02The incident occurred in Kulgaon village, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.
- 03The victim, Ritika, was 26 years old and a resident of Rohru.
- 04The police have seized the weapon used in the shooting and collected crucial evidence.
- 05Local authorities have banned weapons at religious events following the incident.
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In a tragic incident in Kulgaon village, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India, a woman named Ritika, aged 26, was shot dead during a religious ceremony. The accused, identified as Rajat Sohta (28) and Amit alias Rohit Bhapta (32), both from Rohru, allegedly fired a gun as part of the celebrations, resulting in Ritika's immediate death. Following the incident, police swiftly arrived at the scene, recovered the body, and seized the weapon used. Both suspects were arrested after a search operation. The police have registered a case under Section 103 (1) of the BNS and Section 25 of the Indian Arms Act. In response to this incident, local authorities have implemented a ban on carrying weapons to religious ceremonies and warned of strict action against violators.
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The incident has raised safety concerns during religious ceremonies, leading to a ban on weapons, which aims to prevent future tragedies.
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