In a shocking incident in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, lawyer Shoaib Kidwai, also known as Bobby, was murdered by armed assailants who surrounded him and fired 20 rounds from a distance of just three feet. The attackers used prohibited 9mm and .32 caliber pistols, ensuring with a close-range shooting that their victim was dead before fleeing the scene. The police are investigating links to previous conflicts over land deals involving Bobby’s driver, two associates, and a former block chief in Lucknow.

Shoaib Kidwai was only 23 years old when he first gained notoriety in connection with the daylight murder of jail superintendent RK Tiwari in February 1999 in Lucknow. His involvement in that high-profile case as the main shooter attracted significant media attention. Additionally, he was named in another high-profile murder case in 2000 involving Dr. DV Singh, but he was acquitted due to lack of evidence in both incidents. This history of violence and legal troubles make his murder a point of concern for law enforcement and local security agencies.

The brutal nature of the attack raises questions about the prevalence of organized crime and targeted killings in the region. With the police now investigating the background of the incidents and the relationships Bobby had with other local figures, this case could potentially uncover deeper networks of crime that are impacting the safety and stability of Barabanki and surrounding areas. As the investigation unfolds, community members are left in shock over the boldness of the attack, indicating growing fears about public safety and the rule of law in the area.