Three members of a family were shot dead in Lucknow's Saadatganj area on 26 October, following an argument over parking a car on a vacant plot. A video that surfaced on 29 October shows the alleged shooter firing five rounds in approximately 22 seconds.
The footage captures him firing twice, reloading his pistol and then firing three more times. The accused, identified as 30-year-old Shukla, is also heard claiming that he opened fire after being hit with a brick. Police have arrested him and said they recovered the pistol allegedly used in the shooting, along with four empty cartridges.
The three victims were identified as Shivaji Tiwari, 62, Shivendra Tiwari, 55, and Suyash Tiwari, 30.
Video Shows Suspect Reloading Pistol During Shooting
The footage offers a closer look at how the shooting unfolded. Shukla is seen firing two rounds before stopping to reload his pistol. He then fires three more shots, taking the total to five within approximately 22 seconds.
The clip also captures him shouting: “Mujhe gummo se maara hai, tab goli maari hai maine.” The statement translates to, “They hit me with a brick, that's why I fired.”
Police said they recovered the pistol allegedly used in the shooting, along with four empty cartridges, from Shukla after his arrest. A separate video showing the police taking him into custody has also circulated on social media.
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Three Members Of The Tiwari Family Killed In Lucknow
The shooting took place at around 10.30 am on 26 October in the Saadatganj area of Lucknow. The victims were Shivaji Tiwari, 62, Shivendra Tiwari, 55, and Suyash Tiwari, 30.
According to police, the violence followed an argument between two groups over the parking of a car on a vacant plot. The three men were taken to the King George's Medical University Trauma Centre, where they later died.
Shukla, also 30, allegedly opened fire during the confrontation. Police said he had previously worked as a navigation officer in the merchant navy.
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FIR Names Eight People; Two Police Officers Suspended
An FIR was registered on the complaint of Ruchi Tiwari, the wife of Shivendra Tiwari. Police said eight people have been named in the case, which includes charges of murder and rioting.
The incident also led to action within the local police administration. On 27 October, Saadatganj station house officer Santosh Kumar Arya and Kashmiri Mohalla outpost in-charge Ajay Kumar Chaurasia were suspended.
Lucknow Police said the action was taken by Police Commissioner Tarun Gauba in view of the seriousness of the incident.
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TL;DR | News At A Glance
What does the video from the Lucknow triple murder case show?
A video that surfaced on 29 October shows Shukla allegedly firing five rounds in approximately 22 seconds. He is seen firing twice, reloading his pistol and then firing three more times.
Who were the three victims in the Lucknow triple murder?
The victims were Shivaji Tiwari, 62, Shivendra Tiwari, 55, and Suyash Tiwari, 30. They were killed on 26 October in Lucknow's Saadatganj area.
What led to the shooting in Lucknow?
According to police, the shooting followed an argument between two groups over parking a car on a vacant plot.
What did the accused say in the video?
Shukla is heard saying, “Mujhe gummo se maara hai, tab goli maari hai maine,” which translates to, “They hit me with a brick, that's why I fired.”
Has the accused been arrested?
Yes. Police arrested 30-year-old Shukla and said they recovered the pistol allegedly used in the shooting, along with four empty cartridges.
What action has Lucknow Police taken following the killings?
Saadatganj station house officer Santosh Kumar Arya and Kashmiri Mohalla outpost in-charge Ajay Kumar Chaurasia were suspended on 27 October.
How many people have been named in the FIR?
Police said eight people have been named in the FIR registered on the complaint of Ruchi Tiwari, wife of Shivendra Tiwari. The case includes charges of murder and rioting.
