Free newspaper denied, BJP leader's son shoots poor hawker

Agra, Jan 4: A poor newspaper hawker was brutally beaten and shot by the son of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader. The hawker was attacked following an argument when the hawker refused to give newspaper for free.

The shocking incident took place in Agra, Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, Jan 4. The main accused in the case is Vikas, son of Rana Pratap, a BJP leader.

The victim, 22-year-old Ram Kumar reportedly was savagely thrashed and received two bullet injuries at heart as Vikas reportedly shot twice in his chest on Wednesday morning. According to the victim, he refused to give the newspaper for free on Jan 1 and Vikas along with his accomplice attacked Ram on Wednesday just to take vengeance.

Ram was rushed to the Sarojini Naidu Medical Hospital where he has been admitted for treatment. Doctors informed that his condition is critical.

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