PATNA, April 24 -- A 24-year-old youth shot a girl, whose wedding was scheduled in May, before allegedly killing himself in Vaishali district late Thursday evening, police said.

Police further said that the incident occurred in Imadpur village under Bhagwanpur police station limits. The youth died on the spot, while the girl was rushed to Patna Medical College and Hospital in injured condition.

Police said that the deceased has been identified as Pankaj Sahni, 24. However, the girl's father denied any relationship between the two. He claimed that Pankaj had entered his house to loot Rs.4 lakh in cash, which his daughter had resisted.

At the time of the incident, the girl was alone at her house. Taking advantage of this, Pankaj entered ...