Man injured in firing

Thane, Jul 4 (PTI) An attempt to murder case was registered after some persons opened fire on a chicken shop owner in Badlapur (West) area of the district, police said on Friday.

One of the assailants too suffered injuries during the scuffle, said senior police inspector Anil Thorve.

Altaf Karim Shaikh (25) and his employee were riding a two-wheeler when the accused who arrived on three motorbikes intercepted them in Chincheshwar Pada around 3 pm on Thursday and fired a round at Shaikh, injuring him in the shoulder, the official said.

"The victim had earlier confronted one of the accused about the damage the latter had caused to his shop," said the inspector.

Vivek Naidu, one of the accused, was also injured and was admitted to hospital under police watch. Co-accused Shekhar Gadade and three minors who were with the duo were absconding.

Both Vivek and Shekhar have serious offences registered against them at local police stations, Thorve noted.

Further investigation was on, he said. PTI COR KRK