Jashpur, July 10: A couple in Chhattisgarh's tribal-dominated Jashpur district was shot dead by three unidentified persons who allegedly committed the crime after being denied alcohol, a police official said on Sunday. Maharashtra Shocker: Alcoholic Kills In-Laws With Axe, Leaves Wife and 15-Year-Old Daughter Seriously Injured in Nagpur

The murders took place in Gaimunda Navapara village on Saturday night, said the official from Kansabel police station.

"Three unidentified persons reached the couple's residence late night and demanded alcohol (traditional liquor made from mahua). When the couple, identified as Sandeep Panna and Droupadi, refused, they were shot dead. A hunt is on to nab the three culprits," he said.