Aligarh: Instagram comment triggers shooting, two brothers hurt
Synopsis
A single Instagram comment — 'I am your father' — set off a chain of events in Aligarh that ended with an illegal pistol being fired, one man critically wounded with a bullet in his chest, and his brother assaulted with the same gun. The accused has fled, and police are scrambling to register a case.
Key Takeaways
A dispute over an Instagram comment escalated into a shooting in Nagla Patwari, Aligarh on 1 May .
Sameer (son of Shakir) was shot in the chest with an illegal country-made pistol and remains in critical condition at JN Medical College .
His brother Faizan was struck on the head with the butt of the pistol while trying to apprehend the accused.
The accused, identified as Babu , allegedly from Adnan's side, fled the scene after the attack.
SP City Aditya Bansal and CO Civil Lines Sarvam Singh led the police response at the site.
A formal FIR is currently being registered at the local police station.
A minor dispute over an Instagram comment spiralled into a violent shooting in Nagla Patwari, under the Quarsi police station area of Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, on 1 May, leaving two brothers injured — one critically — after an illegal firearm was discharged during the altercation. A formal case is currently being registered at the local police station.
How the Dispute Began
According to reports, the incident was triggered when a youth identified as Adnan posted content on Instagram. Another youth, Ayan, allegedly commented "I am your father" on the post, which reportedly offended Adnan. Adnan subsequently confronted Ayan on the road, leading to a heated argument that quickly turned into a physical fight between the two.
The Shooting and Its Aftermath
As tensions escalated, family members and elders from both sides arrived at the spot and became involved in the confrontation. A youth identified as Babu, allegedly from Adnan's side, reportedly fired a shot using an illegal country-made pistol. The bullet struck Sameer — who had arrived at the scene from Ayan's side — lodging in his chest. When Sameer's younger brother, Faizan, attempted to apprehend the accused, Babu allegedly struck Faizan on the head with the butt of the pistol before fleeing the scene.
The firing triggered panic in the locality, with residents rushing for safety. Locals and friends promptly transported both Sameer and Faizan to JN Medical College, where they are currently undergoing treatment. Doctors have stated that Sameer's condition remains critical.
Police Response
Senior police officials, including SP City Aditya Bansal and Circle Officer (CO) Civil Lines Sarvam Singh, along with teams from multiple police stations, reached the spot promptly after receiving information about the incident. CO Sarvam Singh confirmed that police were alerted about a dispute near the graveyard in Nagla Patwari, which escalated when one individual opened fire. He confirmed that the injured victim, Sameer, son of Shakir, had been admitted to JN Medical College and is under treatment.
Case Registration Underway
The process of registering a formal First Information Report (FIR) is currently underway at the local police station. The accused, Babu, has fled the scene and his whereabouts remain unknown, according to reports. This incident underscores a growing pattern of social media disputes escalating into real-world violence across Uttar Pradesh, with authorities likely to face renewed pressure to act swiftly on both the apprehension of the accused and illegal firearms in the area.
Point of View
Yet incidents like this suggest those efforts have not reached the ground level in areas like Nagla Patwari. The speed with which the accused fled also raises questions about whether bystander inaction or community dynamics allowed him to escape.
NationPress
1 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What triggered the Aligarh shooting on 1 May?
The incident was triggered by an Instagram comment in which a youth named Ayan allegedly wrote 'I am your father' on a post by Adnan, which reportedly offended Adnan. The ensuing confrontation on the road escalated into a physical fight and eventually a shooting.
Who was injured in the Aligarh Instagram dispute violence?
Two brothers — Sameer and Faizan — were injured. Sameer was shot in the chest with an illegal country-made pistol and is in critical condition at JN Medical College. Faizan was struck on the head with the butt of the same pistol.
Who is the accused in the Aligarh shooting case?
The accused has been identified as Babu, reportedly from Adnan's side of the dispute. He allegedly fired the illegal pistol and fled the scene after assaulting Faizan.
What action has the Aligarh police taken?
Senior officers including SP City Aditya Bansal and CO Civil Lines Sarvam Singh reached the spot with teams from multiple police stations. A formal FIR is currently being registered at the local police station.
Where are the injured being treated?
Both Sameer and Faizan have been admitted to JN Medical College in Aligarh. Doctors have confirmed that Sameer's condition remains critical.
