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Two days after student ‘chased, shot’ in Lakhimpur Kheri, three arrested

Police identified the victim as Amogh Seth alias Dev and said the crime was a fallout of a skirmish between two groups at the Mishrana crossroads in Lakhimpur city. Another person, a bookstore employee, was injured in the firing, police said.

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The three accused have been identified as Anmol Puri alias Bala, Shantanu Awasthi and Utkarsh Singh, all 20 years old and residents of Lakhimpur Kheri.

A 20-YEAR-OLD BBA student was chased and allegedly shot dead by a group of assailants inside a bookstore in Lakhimpur Kheri on Monday evening, police said on Wednesday.

Three persons have been arrested in connection with the case, police said.

Police identified the victim as Amogh Seth alias Dev and said the crime was a fallout of a skirmish between two groups at the Mishrana crossroads in Lakhimpur city. Another person, a bookstore employee, was injured in the firing, police said.

Minutes after the scuffle, Seth and a friend, who were on a two-wheeler, were chased for several metres by a group of men, police said. Looking to hide, both entered a bookstore, where Seth was shot by the assailants before they fled, even as his friend ran looking for help around the crossroads, which is near the Mishrana police outpost.

Seth died after suffering a bullet injury on the chest, police said. Meanwhile, the shop assistant, Aditya Kashyap, suffered a bullet injury on an arm, and was soon admitted to a hospital by police. “Kashyap’s condition is stable,” said a police officer.

Lakhimpur Kheri SP Sankalp Sharma said the two groups had clashed in the past as well. “The feud began a month ago over a trivial matter,” said Sharma.

The SP said an FIR was registered after the victim’s father, Bharat Seth filed a complaint under section 191(2)(rioting), 191(3) (rioting with a deadly weapon), 190 (unlawful assembly)115(2) (voluntarily causing hurt) and 103( murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at the Kotwali Sadar police station.

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The three accused have been identified as Anmol Puri alias Bala, Shantanu Awasthi and Utkarsh Singh, all 20 years old and residents of Lakhimpur Kheri. “After we arrested the main accused Anmol Puri we also recovered the murder weapon… and the accused have been sent to judicial custody,” said SP Sharma.

Neetika Jha

Neetika Jha is a Correspondent with The Indian Express, based in the Noida bureau. She primarily covers crime, health, and environmental issues, as well as human-interest features across Noida, Ghaziabad, and Western Uttar Pradesh. Professional Profile Education: She is an alumna of the Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), Chennai. Core Beat: Her work focuses on the administrative and social challenges of the NCR's satellite cities. She is known for her detailed reporting on civic infrastructure (like the Noida International Airport), environmental violations, and high-profile criminal investigations. Personal Interests: Outside of reporting, she is an avid reader of fiction (citing The Thursday Murder Club and Yellowface as recent favorites) and a gardening enthusiast. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) Neetika’s recent reportage has been dominated by winter-related crises in the NCR and significant criminal legalities: 1. Environment & Public Safety "Greater Noida Authority slaps fines on firms for violating GRAP IV norms" (Dec 21, 2025): Reporting on heavy penalties imposed on major developers like NBCC for flouting anti-pollution construction bans. "Fatal pile-up on Yamuna Expressway: Fog, high speed emerge as key safety risks" (Dec 17, 2025): A major report on a 15-vehicle collision caused by dense fog that killed 17 people. "At Chilla, Kalindi, DND, many fined Rs 20,000 for non-compliance to Delhi's BS-VI rule" (Dec 19, 2025): On-the-ground reporting from the borders where Noida police penalize non-compliant vehicles entering the capital. "Driving in Noida amid fog? New speed limits in effect till Feb 15" (Dec 13, 2025): Detailing the seasonal traffic restrictions aimed at preventing highway accidents. 2. Crime & Legal Developments "'Have you ever heard of a murder case being withdrawn?': Court in Akhlaq lynching case" (Dec 12, 2025): Covering a critical courtroom hearing where the court questioned the UP government's petition to withdraw charges against the accused. "After losing money in stock market, bank employee in Ghaziabad withdraws Rs 64 lakh from customers' accounts" (Dec 14, 2025): An investigative piece on internal bank fraud and the risks of modern digital embezzlement. "Woman shot dead by partner in Noida: Three days on, accused still on the run" (Dec 2, 2025): Tracking a high-profile domestic violence and murder case in Central Noida. 3. Human Interest & Features "'Had tears in my eyes': Army men walk bride down the aisle 20 years after father died in terror attack" (Dec 2, 2025): A moving story about soldiers from a Punjab Grenadiers unit fulfilling a father's duty for his daughter. "How a Zepto delivery man heard a cry — and saved two kids dumped in Noida drain" (Dec 2025): A viral human-interest story highlighting individual heroism in the city. Signature Style Neetika is recognized for her meticulous follow-up on local tragedies. Whether it is a massive pile-up on the Yamuna Expressway or the ongoing construction of the Jewar (Noida) Airport, she focuses on systemic lapses and the safety of commuters. Her crime reporting often explores the psychological motives behind "crimes of passion" and the rising trend of financial cyber-fraud in the Ghaziabad-Noida belt. ... Read More

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