LUCKNOW: A young individual was discovered deceased having suffered a gunshot wound within the residence of Union Minister Kaushal Kishore. This tragic event occurred at 4:30 am today in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The police have identified the victim as Vinay Srivastava, a friend of the minister's son.

Furthermore, the police located the firearm belonging to the minister's son at the crime scene. The deceased's family has filed a formal complaint with the police. A police spokesperson stated, ‘The investigation is currently underway and three people have been taken into custody for questioning.’

Simultaneously, the minister has responded by asserting that his son, Vikas Kishore was not present at home during the incident. He also emphasized that the crime was committed using his son's firearm. The minister expressed confidence that the culprits would be brought to justice, stating ‘Criminals will not evade the law.’

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