Man shot at in Kanpur
Kanpur: A 29-year-old man was allegedly shot at by three armed men following a dispute on Nala Road in Kanpur’s Chaman Ganj police station area late Saturday.
The victim, Shahzad Alam, sustained a gunshot injury to his abdomen and was taken toLala Lajpat Rai Hospital where his condition is currently out of danger, according to police. Police reached the spot after receiving information about the incident and arrested one of the accused, identified as Riyaz Khatola. The firearm allegedly used in the shooting was also recovered. She added that the arrested accused is being interrogated and further legal action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation.
Additional deputy commissioner of police (Central) Archana Singh said an FIR had been registered based on a written complaint received from the victim’s family. In their statement to police, the victim’s family named two history-sheeters and alleged that the attack was a deliberate attempt to target Shahzad following the dispute.