Lucknow college student shot dead by her Insta friend, whom she met 10 days ago
A 23-year-old student was allegedly shot dead by her friend who she met 10 days ago on social media Instagram in Chinahat area of Lucknow
Lucknow: A 23-year-old student was allegedly shot dead by her friend who she met 10 days ago on social media Instagram in Chinahat area of Lucknow.
The incident took place at a house party organised at a flat around 3.30 am in Dayal Residency on Faizabad road in Lucknow where many students were present.
A victim Nishta Tripathi, native of Hardoi district was staying at a private hostel in Lucknow was pursuing B.com (honours) and came in contact with the accused Aditya Pathak, a small-time contractor from Ballia district through Instagram a few weeks ago, Inspector Brijesh Tiwari said.
She had received a bullet injury in her chest and was admitted to a hospital where she succumbed to her injuries during the treatment, said police.
Lucknow Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Syed Ali Abbas said, “We have arrested Aditya Pathak and recovered a country-made pistol from the crime scene. He has been booked for murder.”
Lucknow Assistant Commissioner of Police Anindya Vikram Singh said, “Preliminary investigation suggests that Aditya shot her dead after a heated argument with her.”
Police said Aditya has several criminal cases registered against him.
