Patna/UNI: At least three people were shot dead following a dispute at Surga village under the Fatuha police station area here on Thursday night.

According to the police, the incident took place on demand for Rs 400 worth of milk. The scuffle turned violent, resulting in a shootout in which three people were killed and another injured.

The deceased have been identified as Jay Singh (50), Shailesh Kumar (35), and Pradeep Kumar (30).

The injured Mintu Kumar has been admitted to Nalanda Medical College Hospital. The bodies have been sent for postmortem.

The matter was being investigated. No arrest has been made so far in this connection, Kumar.