A tragic incident occurred in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, where 25-year-old Army jawan Naik Vikrant Gujjar was shot dead near his home in Mundikhedi village. This happened just two days after he testified in court against the accused in his cousin’s 2021 murder case. Vikrant had come home on a four-day leave to record his statement in court. His body, with bullet injuries to the head and chest, was found 300 meters from his house. Police are investigating the case, focusing on Devendra, the main accused in the 2021 case, who had previously threatened Vikrant.

This incident underscores the dangers faced by witnesses in criminal cases and highlights the need for stronger witness protection measures.​

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