2 ITBP jawans shot in Meerganj

“They had gone to one Nepali gali in the Meerganj locality. Apparently there was some kind of confrontation between the assailants and the constables,following which the duo was chased for about 200 metres. Anoop was then shot in the chest,while Lal Mani sustained gunshot in his back. The bullet came out through his stomach. Both were rushed to Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital,where Anoop succumbed,’’ he said. Lal Mani died around 6.30 p.m.

“While Anoop died almost immediately after being admitted,Lal Mani appeared to be in a position to talk to us. He could only tell us that he was shot from behind. He could not tell us more as his condition deteriorated soon,’’ said Yadav. Following the incident,the shopkeepers in the Nepali gali and the surrounding bylanes downed their shutters apparently to avoid police questioning.

The two constables lived in the barracks of the ITBP camp,located on Kaushambi Road in the Dhoomanganj area of the city. “A case of murder is being registered,’’ said Yadav.