A man identified as Rohtash was allegedly shot dead following a dispute involving people under the influence of alcohol in Maholi locality, under the jurisdiction of the Highway Police Station in Mathura, police said. The incident was reported on Thursday, October 29.

According to police, an argument broke out among several people in Maholi locality while they were allegedly under the influence of alcohol. The disagreement reportedly escalated, during which the main accused, Vikas alias Vishal, allegedly fired at Rohtash.

Rohtash collapsed after being shot. His family members and local residents took him to a hospital, but doctors declared him dead on arrival. Police reached the scene after receiving information about the incident. The shooting caused panic in the neighbourhood, police said.

Police have registered a case against Vikas alias Vishal and his associates after receiving a complaint naming the accused. The main suspect and his associates remain at large, according to the available information.

Following instructions from senior officers, four special police teams have been formed to locate and arrest the suspects. The teams are conducting raids at possible hideouts and pursuing leads on their whereabouts, police said.

City Superintendent of Police Rajiv Kumar Singh confirmed that the murder followed an altercation in Maholi locality. He said a case had been registered against the named accused and that four special teams were working to secure their arrests. According to police, three previous criminal cases related to fights and altercations have been registered against Vikas alias Vishal, and investigators are examining his record and the other circumstances surrounding the killing. All allegations against the accused are yet to be tested in court.