An Indian Air Force (IAF) civil engineer was shot dead early Saturday at his official residence in the cantonment area of Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, police said.

The victim, identified as SN Mishra, was attacked around 3:00 a.m. when an unknown assailant called out to him from the lawn of his bungalow. As soon as Mishra opened the window, the attacker fired at him and fled the scene, authorities said.

According to police officials, the assailant appeared to have come with the intent to kill. Investigators are examining possible enmity angles and are scanning CCTV footage from the surrounding area for leads.

Mishra’s wife and son have provided statements to the police, recounting how the attacker lured him to the window before opening fire.
Police officials remain at the scene, conducting further investigations. No arrests have been made yet

Source: India Today