Naini, Prayagraj. A scooty-riding youth attempted a fatal attack on a shopkeeper running a tea stall at Khan intersection in Naini Kotwali area late on Tuesday night. The accused first asked the shopkeeper his name and as soon as the name was confirmed, he fired from the pistol. It was fortunate that the bullet did not hit the shopkeeper and he narrowly escaped injury. After committing the crime, the accused fled from the spot on a red scooter. The sound of gunshot created panic in the area.
According to the information, Sonu Gupta, son of Raju Gupta, resident of Khan Square, runs a tea shop at his home. He was present at the shop late on Tuesday night. Meanwhile, someone called on his mobile. Shortly after receiving the call, a young man riding a red scooter reached there. The young man had covered his face with a red colored towel. As soon as he reached the shop, he asked Sonu Gupta his name. As soon as the name was confirmed, the accused suddenly fired from the pistol.
The shopkeeper got scared due to the bullet, but coincidentally the bullet did not hit him. After this, the accused fled from the spot on a scooter. As soon as information about the incident was received, ACP Karchana Kunjlata and outpost in-charge reached the spot along with the police team. Police inspected the spot and gathered information about the incident by interrogating the victim Sonu Gupta. Nearby people were also questioned regarding the incident.
Police examining CCTV footage
After the incident, the police is scanning the footage of CCTV cameras installed nearby to identify the accused. Also, the reason behind the firing and the reason behind targeting the shopkeeper by the accused is being ascertained. There is an atmosphere of panic in Khan intersection and surrounding areas due to the continuous firing. Victim Sonu Gupta has given a written complaint in Naini police station.