Man shot dead by uncle over 'domestic disputes' in J&K's Poonch

32-year-old man allegedly shot dead by uncle in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district following an argument over domestic issues. Victim was a member of village defence guard. Accused opened fire with licensed rifle in fit of rage. Police team went to village to arrest him. Further details awaited.

A 32-year-old man was allegedly shot dead by his uncle in a border village in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, officials said on Saturday.

Joginder Singh, an ex-serviceman who is currently a member of the village defence guard, had an argument with his nephew Gagandeep Singh (32) over some domestic issues at their house in Dara Dullian around midnight, the officials said.

Joginder Singh opened fire from his licensed rifle in a fit of rage, killing the victim on the spot, they said.

A police team went to the village on Saturday morning to arrest the accused. Further details are awaited, the officials said.