Kolkata, Oct 12 (PTI) A deaf and mute man was injured in a shootout between two groups at Entally area of central Kolkata, police said on Wednesday.

Also Read | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Platform To Power Meta Quest Pro VR Headset.

Ratan Sadhukhan, 61, is undergoing treatment at the Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital, he said.

Also Read | 7th Pay Commission: Diwali Bonanza For Select Central Govt Employees; Productivity Linked Bonus Approved, LTC Allowance Extended.

The incident occurred around 11 pm on Tuesday when two groups got involved in a shootout, he said, adding that police officers rushed to the spot and rescued the injured.

"We are investigating the matter. The man underwent a surgery and he is stable now," the officer added.

(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)