Shooter fires at man for not giving way

In yet another case of road rage, a 38-year-old man was shot at, allegedly by a professional shooter, in south Delhi’s Saket on Sunday evening. Accused, identified as Rahul Rai, was caught by public when he tried to flee.

“The arrested accused is claiming to be a professional shooter. We are verifying his background even though no past criminal cases have emerged so far,” said Chinmoy Biswal, additional DCP (South).

Rai is a top shotgun shooter who has won many national medals, including two national championship titles.

Injured Amit Balyan is a resident of south Delhi’s Khanpur. He and his friend, Jitender, were visiting Khokha Market in Saket to have snacks around 5.30 when the crime took place.

Mr Balyan told the police that his friend wanted to drive away in their Swift Dzire after having dosa at a roadside eatery when they realised that a car was honking incessantly from behind. “We gave way to that car, but the person seated next to the driver began banging on our window. He was also verbally abusing me,” alleged Mr Balyan.

Before the victim and his friend could react, the man sitting inside the other car allegedly flashed a revolver and drove away. Mr Balyan decided to confront the accused. As Mr Balyan demanded an answer for his behaviour, the person allegedly pulled out the revolver, pointed it at Mr Balyan’s temple. As the situation escalated, the accused allegedly opened fire. Mr Balyan, however, managed to save his head. He took the bullet in his hand instead.