India, May 21 -- MEERUT Two brothers in Muzaffarnagar allegedly shot dead a 55-year-old farmer in their village on Monday to avenge a 20-year-old personal grudge, and then brazenly posted about it on Instagram, sending shockwaves across the region and openly challenging the police.

The incident occurred in Tanda Manjara village under the jurisdiction of Budhana police station. The victim, Ravindra Singh, was allegedly gunned down in broad daylight by Vicky Kumar and Nikhil Kumar, both in their forties. The accused fled the scene after the murder.

SSP (Muzaffarnagar) Sanjai Kumar said, "The accused have been booked under Section 103 of the BNS. Multiple police teams have been formed to arrest them. Their act shows a deliberate attempt to...