Lucknow contractor shot dead by motorcycle-borne assailants

Mohammad Tariq was attacked was in his Toyota Fortuner when he was attacked.

LUCKNOW: A 35-year-old contractor has been shot dead by motorcycle-borne assailants in Lucknow's Gomti Nagar area.

Mohammad Tariq was attacked while he was on his way home in his Toyota Fortuner at around 7.30 pm, the police said.

Tariq was staying with his family at Kaveri Apartment in Gomti Nagar Extension since the last three years, the Times of India reported.

Tariq, who originally hails from Varanasi, reportedly received two gunshot injuries, the report said citing police.

He was rushed to the hospital, where the doctors declared him brought dead.

Tariq had reportedly served jailed in a murder case in Varanasi.

The motive behind the murder was not immediately known.

The victim was identified through some documents kept in the vehicle.