Man shot dead in Nuh after fight over social media comment
Man shot dead in Nuh after fight over social media comment
A 55-year-old man was killed in Kherla village, Nuh, after a dispute over a controversial social media comment, prompting police deployment to restore peace.
A 55-year-old man, Khurshid, was shot dead in Kherla village of Haryana's Nuh district on Thursday after a dispute over a controversial social media comment. Police said the incident occurred in the Sadar Punhana police station area and the body has been kept in the mortuary of the Al Afia Hospital. A murder case has been registered and several teams are conducting raids to nab the accused.
The trouble began as a minor altercation between children over a social media comment, which gradually drew in adults. Khurshid reportedly opposed the comment, and tensions escalated into a heated argument with two locals, Javed and Farid, both residents of the same village. The situation quickly turned violent when the accused allegedly opened fire with an illegal weapon, fatally wounding Khurshid at the spot.
Following the incident, authorities deployed heavy police forces across the village and appealed for peace as investigations proceed. The police said the area is now under control while hunt operations continue to catch those responsible.
The administration has emphasized peace and urged residents to avoid rumors as the case is investigated. The incident underscores how online disputes can spark real-world violence, prompting calls for greater digital safety awareness and vigilant policing in rural areas.
Khurshid's family and community members are awaiting further updates as investigators piece together the sequence of events leading to the deadly confrontation.
