Son returns from New Zealand and kills mother’s husband in broad‑daylight shooting in R city

The son of a local family arrived in India from New Zealand and, within hours of his return, opened fire on the man who had married his mother. The shooting took place in broad daylight on a public road in R city, leaving the victim dead at the scene.
Police arrived shortly after receiving emergency calls and detained the shooter for questioning. Preliminary investigations indicate that the motive was personal, stemming from the son’s opposition to his mother’s relationship.
Authorities have launched a criminal case under homicide provisions and are conducting a forensic examination of the weapon and the crime scene. The incident has sparked shock among residents, who described the area as unusually calm before the gunshots rang out.
The investigation remains ongoing, and the police have appealed for witnesses to come forward with any information that could aid the probe.