A 55-year-old man was allegedly shot dead in Kherla village in Haryana's Nuh district following a fight over a 'controversial' comment on social media, police said.
The administration has deployed a heavy police force in the village and officials are continuously monitoring the situation, appealing to the villagers to maintain peace.
The deceased was identified as Khurshid, a resident of Kherla, located within the Sadar Punhana police station limits.
A case has been registered and an investigation has started. Several teams are conducting raids to nab the accused.
The dispute started with a minor altercation between children over a comment made on social media, which gradually escalated and involved adults.
Khurshid (55) protested against the comment and a heated argument ensued between him and Javed and Farid of the same village.
The altercation quickly escalated into a violent fight, with the accused allegedly opening fire with an illegal weapon and Khurshid being hit by bullets, dying at the spot.
A murder case has been registered against Javed, Farid and others at the Sadar Punhana police station.
