Businessman, wife and son shot dead in Uttar Pradesh’s Sitapur

A trader along with his wife and son was shot dead by unidentified assailants in an apparent robbery attempt in the district, police said on Wednesday.

The incident took place on Tuesday night when some persons shot food grain trader Suneel Jaiswal (45), his wife Kamini Jaiswal (42) and son Ritik (14) in Civil Lines locality of the city.

Superintendent of Police Mrigendra Singh said the incident appeared to be that of loot. The culprits attacked Suneel at his home and shot him along with his wife and son, who intervened.

All three died on the spot, the SP said.