India News | Maha: Contractor Shot At, Injured in Virar
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A 42-year-old labour contractor was shot at and injured in Virar in Palghar district at around 3pm on Tuesday, police said.
Palghar, Sep 22 (PTI) A 42-year-old labour contractor was shot at and injured in Virar in Palghar district at around 3pm on Tuesday, police said.
Ashram Rathod was standing near Barpeshwar Talao when two motorcycle-borne men shot from close range, one round brushing past his chest causing a minor wound, an official said.
"The victim had got a message with the picture of a revolver two days ago. We are probing if there is a link. Efforts are on to nab the accused," the Virar police station official said.
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