The incident unfolded in the quiet hours of Monday when Shazia, a 19‑year‑old resident of Bhongaon, fell asleep in her bedroom. NewPARA The father, Asin Khan, a labourer who had arranged a marriage for her on 19 November with an unrelated groom, reportedly confronted her for refusing to comply and insisting on marrying the man she loved. NewPARA A single gunshot rang through the house; Shazia’s mother, Kherunisha, heard the noise, rushed to the room, and carried her daughter to the district hospital before the police arrived. NewPARA Superintendent of Police Arun Kumar Singh confirmed that Khan was already on his way to the Bhongaon police station when officers seized him, and an FIR was lodged by Kherunisha accusing him of attempted murder. NewPARA Shazia was immediately transferred to Saifai Medical College, where she is undergoing intensive care for a critical head injury. NewPARA The case has sparked outrage among locals, with many calling for stricter enforcement of laws against domestic violence and forced marriages. NewPARA Police will now proceed with a formal charge sheet, and a court hearing is scheduled for the coming week.