A 27-year-old history-sheeter, Swadheen Singh, was shot dead on Tuesday evening in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, after receiving a phone call and walking towards a nearby pond. His family has filed a complaint naming two villagers, Sonu Singh and Monu Singh, who have been detained for questioning. Swadheen Singh, who had 19 criminal cases registered against him, had been out on bail for approximately two months.