6 arrested over 28-year-old man's killing in Greater Noida

A 28-year-old man was shot dead by motorcycle-borne assailants in Greater Noida, and six accused, including two arrested after an encounter, are now in police custody.

A 28-year-old man was shot dead by motorcycle-borne assailants in Greater Noida, following which six accused were arrested, police said on Thursday.

Two of the accused were arrested following an encounter, they said, adding that what led to the killing is yet to be ascertained.

The incident took place on Wednesday night outside Vedpura village under the Ecotech-3 police station limits, when victim Deepak Nagar was on his way to work, police said.

Three motorcycle-borne men intercepted him and opened fire. Soon after receiving information, field units, forensic teams, senior police officers and other personnel rushed to the spot and found the victim injured, officials said.

''He was rushed to a hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead,'' an official said.

Based on a complaint from the victim's family, police registered an FIR under relevant sections of law.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central Noida) Shailendra Kumar Singh said five teams were formed to trace and arrest the accused.

Four accused -- Naveen, Abhi alias Abhay, Akash and Mogli alias Pawan -- all residents of Vedpura village and neighbours of the deceased, were arrested on Wednesday night itself for their alleged involvement in the killing.

Two more accused, Harsh alias Radhe and Jagat Singh, were arrested on Thursday after a police encounter. Both sustained injuries during the exchange of fire and were admitted to a hospital for treatment, police said.

Two country-made .315-bore pistols, along with two live cartridges and two spent cartridges, were seized from Harsh and Jagat, they added.