Nagpur: Property dealer shot dead by business partner

In the early hours of Wednesday, a 52-year-old property dealer was reportedly fatally shot by his business partner in the Mominpura area, according to the police. The accused in this case is currently on the run, as confirmed by an official from the Tehsil police.

The victim was identified as Jamil Ahmad, resident of Hotel Rehman Chowk. Ahmad had a dispute with his partner Parvez Mohammad Haroon (24) over the distribution of earnings which had led to altercations in the past, the official said.

Parvez, accompanied by two others, met Ahmad in the reception area of Hotel Rehman around 1.30 am and allegedly shot him in an eye before fleeing.

Police registered a First Information Report under IPC section 302 (murder) based on the complaint filed by Jamil’s wife Nahida and probe is underway, the official said.