Mathura, July 5 -- A man was allegedly shot dead by his cousin during a family function in Mathura, police said on Sunday.

According to Circle Officer Praveen Tiwari, the Highway Police Station received information about the incident in which the accused shot his cousin.

"The Highway Police Station received information regarding the shooting death of a man by his cousin, Pawan Chaudhary...upon receiving the information, the Station House Officer (SHO) of the Highway Police Station and I immediately inspected the scene. The accused was promptly taken into police custody at the spot along with his licensed pistol," Tiwari said.

According to the Police Media Cell, during preliminary interrogation, police said the accused claimed he commit...