Three members of a councillor’s family were shot dead following a heated argument during a birthday party at a gym in Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr district, police said on Sunday.
The killings unfolded at RJS Fitness Gym on Subhash Marg during a bash hosted by 33-year-old gym operator Jeetu Saini.
A dispute broke out around 11pm between Jeetu and Amardeep, 35, cousin of ward 24 councillor Sanjay Saini.
The argument escalated with abusive language, drawing in Manish, 32, Amardeep’s brother.
Jeetu allegedly left the gym, returned with a licensed pistol, and opened fire, police said.
He shot Amardeep and Manish at close range; Akash, 19, Sanjay Saini’s nephew, was chased and shot in the head as he tried to flee.
All three died on the spot.
Panic gripped the gym as revellers took cover behind equipment.
The accused fled after allegedly removing the CCTV DVR to destroy evidence.
Over 15 people have been detained for questioning, with nearby CCTV footage under analysis, police added.
