A promising Indian para athlete, Chirag Tyagi, was allegedly shot dead by a friend over jealousy related to competition disqualification, police say.

A 27-year-old para athlete, Chirag Tyagi, was found dead in Ghaziabad with back injuries; police suspect murder and are investigating the case.

Para-athlete Chirag Tyagi, 25, found dead in Ghaziabad; police suspect shooting, body sent for post-mortem.