4 killed in road mishap

Elderly man shot dead

Firozabad: An elderly man was shot dead by two unidentified persons here,police said on Sunday. The incident took place on Saturday at Sikohabad area when Nathilal (65) had gone to collect fodder for his cattle,they said. The reason behind the murder is not known,police said.

Man arrested for killing paramour

Barabanki: A man was arrested for allegedly killing his paramour at Jahangirabad area in the district,police said. The man,in his 30s,strangulated his 28-year-old paramour on October 19,police said.

Illegal arms factory busted

Lucknow: Thirty country-made pistols were among the haul of firearms seized during a raid at an illegal arms factory in Jyotiba Phule Nagar district,police said. Three persons,identified as Nazim,Mithun and Sherdeen,were arrested on Saturday from Gajrauli area during the raid,they said. Cartridges,material and tools were also seized in the raid,police said on Sunday.

Muslim group demands quota

Lucknow: Citing the recommendations of Justice Sachar committee,the Muslim Reservation Movement on Sunday demanded quota for Dalit Muslims and said political parties should clarify their stand ahead of the UP Assembly polls. A resolution to this effect was passed at a conference of the organisation,which was attended by several Muslim leaders. The resolution asked voters to question political leaders about their view on reservation for Dalit Muslims before electing them.