AGRA: A marital dispute over an alleged extramarital relationship turned violent in Firozabad on Tuesday night when a man allegedly opened fire on his wife and her suspected boyfriend at a busy market in the Kotla Chungi area. Both were seriously injured and referred to Agra for treatment.The incident occurred around 8.30pm at DAV Market under Uttar police station limits. Police said Rishabh Tailang, 35, allegedly arrived at a office where his wife Shipra, 32, was with Jitendra Thakur alias Sunny , and fired four to five rounds from his licensed revolver.Sunny sustained three bullet injuries, including two in the chest/rib area, and was referred to Agra in serious condition. Shipra suffered bullet injuries to her left shoulder, abdomen and left rib, while another bullet grazed her hand. After being shot, she reportedly reached a nearby shop and asked the shopkeeper to inform her family.Police said Rishabh was detained at the spot and his licensed weapon and empty cartridges were recovered. Preliminary investigation points to an alleged affair as the motive. Rishabh and Shipra were reportedly living separately and a separation case was pending.SSP Aditya Langeh said both injured persons were admitted to hospital and further investigation was underway.
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