A 19-year-old college student, Amogh Seth, was fatally shot in Lakhimpur Kheri after being chased and attacked by six men, including the main suspect, Anmol Puri. The incident occurred near a police outpost. Amogh had earlier insulted Anmol, leading to the latter seeking revenge. Two suspects have been detained while Anmol remains at large.
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