Father, son shot dead in UP district

Lakhimpur (UP), April 9 (IANS) A 48-year-old man and his 25-year-old son were shot dead on Wednesday when they were on way to purchase grain in Mankipura village under Fardana police station of the district.According to the police, Ramesh Shukla, his son Bholu Shukla, along with a friend were on way to purchase grain in Mankipura village when unidentified persons shot at them.The assailants also stabbed Bholu with sharp object after opening fire. Bholu died on the spot. The father succumbed to injuries at a hospital.Station House Officer of Fardana police station Vimal Gautam said, "The deceased had enmity with someone and the family is suspecting their role. Ramesh was also accused of murder some years ago, but he was acquitted."Four days ago a man was shot dead in Allahabad.
--IANS amita/pcj