Sensation prevailed in the mechanic market area in Shahjehanabad area after a 40-year-old automobile mechanic was shot by two masked bike borne miscreants; police have declared a reward of Rs 10000 for providing whereabouts of the accused and have released CCTV footage spotting the escaping accused.
The shop near Adarsh hospital which deals in four wheeler repair was targeted by the miscreants who opened fire at Hafiz alias Bhaiya. His co-worker Abid took him to hospital where it was found that he was shot in his stomach.
CSP Nagendra Pateria said that the victim was shot while he was working at the shop. He was shot in his stomach and was taken to hospital where he is under observation. A case was registered after his co-worker Abid lodged complaint with the police.
In the complaint Abid stated that two masked bike borne miscreants came and opened fire at the victim. Initially he failed to recognise and when the victim was taken to hospital it was confirmed that he was shot. The miscreants opened fire using a country made pistol as pellets were found in the body of the victim, he added.
The DIG Bhopal Irshad Wali declared a reward of Rs 10000 was declared for providing details of the miscreants.
Based on the complaint after the preliminary investigation the police have registered a case under section 307 of the IPC and started further investigation.