New Delhi, May 20 (PTI) A 52-year-old man got injured after he was shot at during a robbery in south Delhi's Sangam Vihar on Tuesday, police said.

The injured, identified as Mahesh, sustained a gunshot wound on his leg, they said.

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“Around 12.30 am, a PCR call regarding a robbery incident was received at Sangam Vihar Police Station. Upon receiving the call, a team immediately reached the spot near Sai Chowk, Sangam Vihar,” Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Ankit Chauhan said.

During the initial enquiry, it was revealed that Mahesh, a resident of Sangam Vihar, had sustained a gunshot injury on his leg and had already been shifted to AIIMS Trauma Centre, he added.

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The officer further said the accused have been identified and are known to the victim. A case has been registered under relevant sections of the BNS and efforts are underway to apprehend them.

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