Elderly couple shot at by their grandson over property dispute in Uttar Pradesh

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An 80-year-old farmer and his wife were shot at by their grandson at Jatnagla village here over a property dispute, police said today. The accused, Monu, had last night visited his grandparents to talk about his father's share in the family property, SHO Anil Kapwarvan said.

An argument ensued between the two sides and Monu, in a fit of rage, fired at the elderly couple, he said. The accused fled the spot after the incident, police said.

Efforts are on to trace the accused, they said.

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