Scrap dealer shot at in Kalindi Kunj
A 38-year-old scrap dealer was shot at his left knee allegedly by two people on bike in Kalindi Kunj area, said police on Saturday. The incident took place when Bablu son of Gaffur was going to Molarband from Madanpur Khadar via NTPC ECO Park at around 8.30 pm, said police.
After receiving a PCR call on Friday, the police arrived near the Eco Park in Jaitpur Road and found that the victim had already been taken to AIIMS Trauma Centre.
One motorcycle and three empty cartridges were found at the spot.
At the hospital, the police learnt that Bablu, a resident of Madanpur Khadar in JJ Colony, was allegedly shot at when he was on his way to Molarband via NTPC Eco Park around 8.30 pm, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southeast) Rajesh Deo said.
Bablu said in his statement that he was on his way from JJ Colony where he works with his maternal uncle as a scrap dealer when, near Eco Park, he heard a sound similar to firecrackers bursting, Deo said.
The police said Bablu thought that it was the sound of his motorcycle tyre bursting. When he looked back, he saw two persons on a motorcycle firing at him, injuring his left knee and leg, they said.
Bablu said he fell from his motorcycle and escaped. He couldn’t see the faces of the attackers or note down the number of their motorcycle, they said, reported PTI.
A case has been registered under sections 307 (attempt to murder) and 34 (common intension) of the Indian Penal Code at Kalindi Kunj police station and efforts are underway to nab the accused, the police added.
Cops are probing whether it is a case of personal enmity, reported TOI.
