LUCKNOW, Oct. 13 -- Three people, including two businessman brothers, were killed and another was critically injured after a dispute over Rs.20-22 lakh in donations collected by a local Ramleela committee escalated into firing in Pilibhit's Amaria town on Monday night, police said. Eight suspects have been detained for questioning.

Pilibhit superintendent of police (SP) Sukirti Madhav Mishra said police recovered a licensed rifle belonging to Santosh Gupta, an illegal country-made pistol and sticks allegedly used in the clash. A forensic team examined the scene, and police personnel were deployed in Amaria to maintain law and order.

The deceased were identified as Mohit Gupta, 38, a bullion trader; his younger brother Ankit Gupta, 30, w...