Maharashtra: Two injured in firing incidents in Thane

21 October,2022 02:43 PM IST |  Thane  |  mid-day online correspondent

Unidentified persons allegedly vandalised a car belonging to a businessman in Naupada area around 5 am, and when a passerby questioned them, they fired at him at point blank range and injured him

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Two persons were injured in different incidents of firing reported in Thane on Friday, reported PTI.

Unidentified persons allegedly vandalised a car belonging to a businessman in Naupada area around 5 am, and when a passerby questioned them, they fired at him at point blank range and injured him, police officials told PTI.

The 27-year-old victim was rushed to a hospital, where he is undergoing treatment, an official said.

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In the second incident, a history-sheeter was allegedly shot by unidentified persons around 10.30 am in Mama Bhanja Hill area, he told PTI.

Two rounds were fired at the man, who was later taken to a hospital in a critical condition. Offences have been registered in this regard under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and Arms Act at Naupada and Wagle Estate police stations, the official said.

(With inputs from PTI)

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