2 men shot dead in UP capital

Lucknow, June 16 (UNI) Unidentified motorcycle-borne criminals today shot dead two persons and wounded as many in Krishnanagar area of the Uttar Pradesh capital.

Police said the assailants intercepted a sports utility vehicle (SUV) near Barabirwa locality and started indiscriminate firing.

While, a passerby was killed on the spot, three persons sitting inside the SUV were grievously wounded.

They were taken to hospital, where one of them succumbed to injuries. He was identified as Suresh.

The reason behind the crime was yet to be ascertained.

Investigations are on.

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