Woman shot by brother for not marrying according to family wishes in UP

A woman was shot at and fatally wounded allegedly by her brother after she married a man against the wishes of her family in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district Thursday, police said.

The incident took place at Ramda village when the woman, 26, was out for some work, said Circle Officer Rajesh Tiwari.

She was rushed to a hospital in serious condition, he said.

The woman had married the man a few days back. However, her family had disapproved of it, Tiwari said.

Police are investigating the matter and efforts are on to nab her brother, he said.

(With inputs from agencies.)