Mohammad Kausen shot dead in Ghazipur; names Shubham as attacker

Millat Times Desk

12 November 2026 (Publish: 06:38 AM IST)

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A 28-year-old footwear shop owner, Mohammad Kausen, was shot dead in a crowded market in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghazipur district on Tuesday evening. The incident took place in the Mishra Bazaar area under the jurisdiction of Sadar Kotwali police station.

According to reports, Kausen was returning home on his motorcycle after purchasing samosas when a car allegedly hit his bike, causing him to fall. The attacker then opened fire, shooting three rounds. Two bullets struck Kausen, one in the neck and another in the abdomen. Despite being seriously injured, he managed to run nearly 20 metres before collapsing.

Witnesses said Kausen repeatedly identified his attacker, shouting, “Shubham has shot me, save me.” Local residents rushed him to a hospital, where he died during treatment. His father, Mohammad Daud, accused Shubham Chaubey of murdering his only son.

The shooting created panic in the busy market. Varanasi Range DIG Vaibhav Krishna and Ghazipur SP Vinay Kumar Singh visited the crime scene and questioned local residents. Police registered a murder case against Shubham Chaubey based on the complaint filed by the victim’s father. Special Operations Group and surveillance teams have been deployed to locate the accused, who remains absconding.

Police suspect that an old dispute between the two may have led to the killing. On November 8, Shubham had filed a complaint alleging that Kausen threw a bomb at him and attempted to kill him.

Investigators also referred to a 2025 case in which Kausen was accused of firing a shot in an incident involving Shubham’s father, Anil Chaubey. Police had filed a charge sheet in that case.

Police are now examining the accused’s background, previous disputes and other circumstances surrounding the shooting. The investigation is ongoing.