Dadri, January 11: A 40-year-old man, Sukhpal, was shot dead by unknown assailants while riding his motorcycle near the Naraina roundabout in Dadri on Thursday morning, according to police. Sukhpal, son of Harpal Singh and resident of Kasna Gautam Budh Nagar, was on his way to visit an acquaintance when he was shot.

According to the police, unknown assailants fired at him, causing fatal injuries. After receiving the information, police rushed to the scene and immediately transported the injured Sukhpal to the nearest hospital. However, doctors declared him dead upon his arrival. Uttar Pradesh Shocker: Woman Mistakenly Shot in Head by Cop Inside Police Station in Aligarh, Disturbing Video Surfaces.

Currently, an investigation is underway to determine the motive behind the attack and identify the perpetrators, said the police. Panchnama proceedings are being conducted, and police are meticulously inspecting the crime scene. Uttar Pradesh Shocker: Factory Manager Shot At Over Personal Enmity In Sambhal, Video Surfaces.

A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, and a dedicated team has been formed to expedite the arrest of the accused by thoroughly investigating all available leads, the police added. Further investigations are underway. More details are awaited.

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