Kolhapur : A 42-year-old criminal on record was shot by two armed men in Danoli village of Kolhapur district on Monday morning in what police suspect was a targeted attack.
Police teams have launched a search operation and are examining possible motives behind the murder.
Dalavi was riding towards his house on a motorcycle when two masked men on another bike began following him, according to preliminary investigations. Police said the assailants then fired two rounds at Dalavi at point-blank range. “We are searching for the attackers and investigating the motive behind the attack,” said Amol Thakur, sub-divisional police officer.
The deceased was identified as Mahesh Bajarang Dalavi. The incident took place on Chandoli Vasahat Road. One of the assailants allegedly opened fire, but the bullet missed its target. He died on the spot before help could arrive. Following the shooting, the attackers fled the scene.