Bouncer shot at inside gym

Tribune News Service

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Chandigarh, July 5

A bouncer-cum-gym trainer was seriously injured after three bouncers barged into a gym in Sector 26 and allegedly opened fire at the victim this morning. The victim was hit in the stomach and his condition is stated to be stable.

The victim has been identified as Akhil (26). The police said Akhil had come to exercise at the Flexity gym. Around 9.15 am, the bouncers arrived at the gym and fired two rounds, which hit the victim’s stomach. They tried to fire another round, but failed.

The bouncers — Mani of Kharar, Gagan, a resident of Nayagaon, and Guri — managed to flee from the spot.

The victim was rushed to the PGI. The police recovered two empty shells from the spot.

Police officials said the bouncers had enmity with the victim. A team of the CFSL inspected the spot. Sources said a .32-bore countrymade pistol was used in the crime.

A case under the Arms Act and attempt-to-murder charge has been registered against the bouncers at the Sector 26 police station.

Raids were being conducted to nab the accused. The sources said the accused had planned to shoot another bouncer, who also used to exercise with the victim.