A Dalit youth was shot dead by his friends following a drunken brawl in Pasgawan village in Bilsanda area of district Pilibhit in Uttar Pradesh, police said.

The deceased was identified as Pappy, about 22 years old.

The body of the victim was found this morning after which his family members registered an FIR against three people.

A probe is on into the matter. The accused are on the run.

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