A 28-year-old footwear shop owner, Mohammad Kausen, was shot dead in a busy market in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghazipur district on Tuesday evening, November 10. Police have registered a murder case against Shubham Chaubey, who has been named by the victim’s family, and are searching for him.
The shooting took place in the Mishra Bazaar area under the Sadar Kotwali police station limits. Kausen was returning home on his motorcycle after visiting a shop to eat samosas when a car allegedly rammed into his bike, causing him to fall. The attacker then opened fire.
According to reports, three rounds were fired. Two bullets struck Kausen, one in the neck and another in the abdomen. Despite his injuries, he reportedly ran for around 20 metres before collapsing.
Victim Named Shubham Before Dying
As he lay injured on the road, Kausen repeatedly named Shubham and shouted, “Shubham has shot me, save me.”
Local residents rushed him to hospital, where he died during treatment. His father, Mohammad Daud, later accused Shubham Chaubey of killing his only son.
The shooting in the crowded market caused panic among residents. Senior police officials, including Varanasi Range DIG Vaibhav Krishna and Ghazipur Superintendent of Police Vinay Kumar Singh, reached the scene and questioned local residents.
The police registered an FIR against Shubham Chaubey based on a complaint filed by Kausen’s father. Several police teams, including the Special Operations Group and surveillance teams, have been assigned to trace the accused.
Police Suspect Old Dispute Behind Murder
Police said the two men had a history of disputes. On November 8, Shubham had reportedly filed a complaint alleging that Kausen had thrown a bomb at him and attempted to kill him.
DIG Vaibhav Krishna also referred to a case registered in 2025 involving Kausen and Shubham’s father, Anil Chaubey. Kausen had been accused of firing a shot in that case, and police had filed a charge sheet.
Investigators suspect that the earlier dispute may be linked to Tuesday’s killing. Police are also examining the accused’s criminal history and other circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The investigation is ongoing, and Shubham Chaubey remains absconding.
