Man shot dead over monetary dispute in Uttar Pradesh

Ballia: A 40-year-old man was shot dead in Kusaurikalan village here allegedly due to a monetary dispute with some locals, the police said on Sunday.

Santosh Singh was shot last night by some persons in Sahatwar area. He was rushed to a hospital where he was declared dead, Superintendent of Police Sujata Singh said.

An FIR was lodged in this connection by the victim's father, Ram Kishore Singh.

He said Santosh was involved in a financial dispute with some persons.

The police is probing the matter.

 No arrests have been made so far.