A shooting in Thane, India, stemming from a long-standing feud, has prompted a police manhunt after a man allegedly opened fire on a youth, who fortunately escaped unharmed.
Key Points
- A man in Thane allegedly shot at a youth due to a pre-existing dispute.
- The victim, Inzamam, escaped the shooting uninjured.
- The incident occurred near a petrol pump on the Eastern Express Highway in Thane.
- Police have charged the accused, Jabiullah Shafikurrehman Khan, with attempted murder and offences under the Arms Act.
- Authorities are currently searching for Khan, who fled the scene after the shooting.
A man allegedly opened fire at a youth in Panchpakhadi area of Thane city in the early hours of Friday and fled, a police official said.
Accused Jabiullah Shafikurrehman Khan (37) shot at Inzamam, who escaped unhurt, due to some old enmity, the Naupada police station official added.
"The incident took place at 12:45am near a petrol pump in Haripath area on the Eastern Express Highway. Khan fired two rounds when Inzamam was on a two-wheeler with a woman friend. Khan and Inzamam are residents of Hazuri area and have been embroiled in an old dispute," the official said.
Legal Proceedings and Investigation
Khan has been charged under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Arms Act for attempt to murder and other offences, he said.
All efforts are underway to nab Khan, the official said.
While police had earlier said Khan has previous cases against his name, officials later clarified he did not have a prior criminal record.
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