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Two arrested after 25-year-old shot over garbage-burning dispute in Greater Noida
A 25-year-old neighbour was shot dead outside his Sakipur home in Greater Noida following a dispute between two families over burning garbage. The prime suspect and his brother were arrested after gunfights, while four people including the suspect’s mother were booked on murder charges as police seek remaining suspects. Investigators say the motive stemmed from a prolonged dispute over garbage burning near the homes.
Why It Matters
The case underscores how local disputes over waste management can escalate into deadly violence and highlights ongoing police efforts to trace all involved suspects.
Timeline
9 Events
Cousin disputes the stated motive
May 7, 2026
The deceased’s cousin refuted the claim that the motive involved the mother’s actions, stating that the dispute was between the prime suspect’s family and the deceased’s uncle.
Investigation cites possible motive linked to mother’s actions
May 7, 2026
An official said prima facie the prime suspect’s mother prevented the deceased from burning garbage outside her home, which led to a verbal argument and the killing.
Police form teams to nab absconding suspects
May 7, 2026
Investigation teams were formed to trace the remaining suspects who fled the area as inquiries continued.
Four people booked on murder charges
May 6, 2026
Police booked four people, including the prime suspect’s mother, on charges of murder at Surajpur police station.
Prime suspect’s brother arrested after gunfight
May 6, 2026
The prime suspect’s 38-year-old brother was arrested after a brief gunfight in Surajpur, Greater Noida. He sustained a bullet injury to his leg.
Prime suspect arrested after brief gunfight
May 6, 2026
The prime suspect, reported to be in his 20s, was arrested following a brief gunfight at Moserbaer junction in Greater Noida. Police said the suspect used an illegal pistol.
Deceased transported to hospital and declared brought dead
May 6, 2026
Family members rushed the victim to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead.
Shooting occurs outside the house in Sakipur
May 6, 2026
Early Wednesday, three men allegedly fired at the deceased outside his house in Sakipur village. A cousin said two bullets hit the chest and another hit the thigh, in what police described as a fatal attack.
Tuesday night confrontation over garbage burning described by relatives
May 5, 2026
The deceased’s cousin recounts that on Tuesday night, after returning from a wedding around 1:45 am, the prime suspect and his family began verbally abusing the deceased. The dispute was part of a broader blame game between the two families over burning garbage outside the home.