Youth shot in leg after being stopped on road in Datia's Goraghat area; police probe old feud

A youth was stopped on the road and shot on Tuesday in the Goraghat police station area of Datia district. The incident took place between Gaura and Bhadona villages. An old feud has been cited as the reason. The bullet passed through the calf of his leg.

The injured man has been identified as Arvindra Rawat (35), a resident of Gaura village and son of Narayan Singh Rawat. Arvindra told police he was returning from his sister's house in Bharsula village when Abbu Rawat arrived there by car with a few associates, between Gaura and Bhadona.

It is alleged that Abbu Rawat first abused Arvindra over the old feud and then fired at him. The bullet hit Arvindra in the calf and went right through the leg.

On receiving information, police reached the spot and took the injured man to hospital, where he is undergoing treatment.

Goraghat police station in-charge Vineet Tiwari said an investigation has been started on the basis of the injured man's statement. Police are examining the facts of the incident and the allegations made.