Pilibhit: Three killed in Ramlila committee meeting dispute

Three people were killed following a violent dispute during a Ramlila Mela Committee meeting in the Amariya area of Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred on a Monday night during a meeting intended to discuss financial accounts and expenses for the annual festival.

The confrontation escalated into gunfire when one party reportedly opened fire with a rifle. The deceased have been identified as 15-year-old Kunal Srivastava, Ankit Gupta, and Mohit Gupta. The shooting took place approximately 500 meters from the local police station, causing widespread panic in the community.

Police Superintendent Sukirti Madhav confirmed that three individuals, including the main accused, have been taken into custody. Authorities recovered a licensed rifle, an illegal weapon, and sticks from the scene. Investigations are ongoing to determine whether the motive was purely financial or related to a struggle for dominance within the committee.