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- A government school teacher, Naushad Ahmad, was shot dead outside his school in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, on 15 September 2026.
- The accused, Gaurav, fired three shots, two of which hit the teacher in the stomach, and the teacher died during treatment at AIIMS Rishikesh.
- Gaurav surrendered himself at Najibabad police station after the killing, and police recovered two illegal pistols, seven live cartridges and the motorcycle used in the attack.
- During questioning, the accused said the murder stemmed from a dispute over a young woman seen with a man named Talib, and that he suspected the teacher of encouraging the relationship.
- The police note that this account comes from the accused's interrogation and has not been independently verified; Gaurav also has prior criminal cases registered against him.
What to watch next
- Whether police independently verify the accused's claims about the teacher's role in the dispute
- Court proceedings under murder and Arms Act charges against Gaurav
- Any action regarding the illegal firearms recovered from the accused
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