Kotwali police have arrested three miscreants who attacked and opened fire at a man after he refused to extort money at Kotwali area on Monday. According to the police, Ansar Ahmed was attacked by Hamza, Shoaib and Anas after the victim refused to provide money to the accused.
The victim was asked to shed money which he refused after which he was attacked by the three accused and beaten brutally. The victim raised alert for help but after committing the crime, the miscreants managed to flee. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was released after providing treatment. Police said that the search for the attackers has been started. After the preliminary investigation, the police have registered a case of assault against the three miscreants.
The police have traced details of the accused and found that Hamza, Shoaib and Anas were arrested. Police registered a case under sections 237, 307 and 34 of the IPC and in the further investigation arrested the accused.
In their complaint victim stated that he was near his house when the miscreants approached him and started to extort money which he refused and which made them angry and they started to beat him and fired in the air. He raised alert after which they escaped the spot and before leaving they threatened the victim of life. Police said that search was intensified for the accused and several places were raided during which the three were arrested.