Lucknow, Sept. 10 -- A retired Assistant Engineer (AE) was shot dead at his residence in the Madiyaon area of Lucknow. The incident occurred at the home of Arun Kumar Mishra (68), a former Public Works Department (PWD) officer who had retired eight years ago.

According to police, the incident involves the husband of a domestic helper who had been working at Mishra's home for over a year.

The accused, identified as Manoj Pandey (40), allegedly entered the residence and opened fire with his licensed firearm.

Mishra sustained a fatal gunshot injury to the chest and was declared dead at the spot.

Manoj Pandey, who works as a security guard and resides in Bhainsamau Crossing in the BKT police station area, is currently absconding.

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