Man opens fire at shopkeeper, held

A 22-year-old man was arrested for firing at a shopkeeper during an attempted robbery in Delhi’s Dwarka area, an official said on Tuesday. The incident took place on May 26 in Mohan Garden, the police said, adding that the accused was identified as Omprakash.

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“The accused rode to the location on a stolen scooter and opened fire at a man working at a medical shop. He fled the spot on foot, leaving behind the scooter, which was later confirmed to be stolen from Uttam Nagar a day earlier,” DCP (Dwarka) Ankit Singh said.

A case was registered and an investigation was launched. CCTV footage was examined and the accused was seen in possession of a firearm. The suspect was identified, and a raid was conducted at his residence. He was apprehended, and the weapon used in the offence was seized, the officer said.

“During interrogation, the accused confessed that he attempted to rob a medical store,” the DCP added.