Journalist shot dead in UP’s Ballia district

A police officer said that journalist Ratan Singh had a dispute with some people in the village over some issue.

A Journalist working with a Hindi news channel was shot dead in Phephna area of Uttar Pradesh’s Ballia district on Monday night, police said.

Ratan Singh was working with a Hindi news channel.(Representative Photo/Shutterstock)

He has been identified as Ratan Singh (45). Police said four people have been taken into custody for interrogation, police said.

“Ratan Singh was working with a Hindi news channel. He was shot dead by unidentified assailants. We are investigating the case,” additional superintendent of police Sanjay Yadav said.

A police officer said that the initial probe revealed that Ratan Singh had a dispute with some people in the village over some issue. They reportedly threatened him of serious consequences.

His family has not filed any complaint yet. The officer said a case will be registered as soon as a complaint is received, a case will be registered.