MEERUT, July 4 -- A 21-year-old woman was allegedly shot dead by her elder brother in a suspected hate crime at their home in Meerut on Saturday morning after he objected to her relationship with a neighbourhood youth, police said. The accused was arrested from the house, and the alleged murder weapon was recovered.

The incident took place around 6 am in Zakir Colony under the jurisdiction of Lohia Nagar police station.

According to police, the victim, identified as Aksa, was found lying in a pool of blood after her mother rushed to the room on hearing a gunshot. Family members took her to Jagdamba Hospital for treatment.

Police said Aksa's mother initially told doctors that her daughter had suffered injuries after a fall. However, hos...