Lawyer shot dead in broad daylight in UP's Mirzapur; assailants flee even after bike glitch delays escape

MIRZAPUR: A 45-year-old lawyer was shot dead in broad daylight in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur on Saturday, with the attackers briefly struggling to flee after their motorcycle failed to start, police said.

The incident created panic in the area, not only among residents but also for the assailants, who were seen repeatedly attempting to start their bike in desperation, before finally managing to escape.

According to police, the victim, identified as senior advocate Rajiv Singh, was out on a morning walk when two men on a motorcycle approached him. CCTV footage from the scene shows one of the attackers getting off the bike and firing at Singh using a crude pistol, killing him on the spot.

After the shooting, the assailant quickly returned to the motorcycle, where his accomplice made repeated attempts to start the vehicle by kicking its pedal, but initially failed. During this time, a few locals cautiously approached the scene but retreated after the armed attacker pointed the weapon at them.

After several attempts, the motorcycle eventually started, allowing the two men to flee the scene. The incident later drew a large crowd, with hundreds of people gathering at the spot.