UP: Cousin shot down girl alongwith her lover

Muzaffarnagar: A 17-year-old girl and her lover were shot at over their relationship at a Muzaffarnagar village, police said on Saturday.

Police said the incident took place at Pipalheda village under the Khatoli police station and the accused is a cousin of the girl, who was opposed to their relationship.

The girl and her 18-year-old lover were shifted to a hospital in a serious condition, according to SHO HN Singh said.

Villagers said the girl’s family was opposed to their relationship as both belonged to different castes.