Six robbers target shops in Khichripur, four injured in shooting

NEW DELHI: Four people were injured when six robbers opened fire after their attempt to rob two grocery shops in east Delhi’s Khichripur was foiled by locals on

NEW DELHI: Four people were injured when six robbers opened fire after their attempt to rob two grocery shops in east Delhi’s Khichripur was foiled by locals on Sunday. The robbers barged into the shops but when the shopkeepers resisted and raised an alarm, the robbers ran, firing indiscriminately.

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Locals said the robbers fired seven rounds from more than two pistols before fleeing the crime scene. One of the robbers was chased and caught by locals. His accomplices, however, managed to flee the area after brandishing their weapons to scare the public. The crime was captured on a CCTV camera installed at one of the nearby shops.

Those injured in the firing included Ashok Bhomraj, owner of a grocery shop, his son Mohit and two passersby. All of them were taken to a nearby hospital. One of the passersby, who was not identified, was shot in the abdomen. He underwent a surgery. All the four injured are out of danger.

Locals told police that around 5pm, six men arrived outside the shops with weapons. Their associates were waiting for them on two motorcycle son the main road. They went inside the shops and asked them to hand over the cash.

“As the shopkeepers resisted and raised an alarm, the robbers panicked and opened fire,” said the officer.

The CCTV footage shows one of the robbers, involved in the firing, trying to triple ride on a motorcycle. However, he lost balance and fell off the bike. In the process, he also pulled down his associates. A local resident rammed his car into the motorbike to stop them.

Soon locals overpowered one of the robbers. He was identified as Kartik. He was thrashed by the public before he was handed over to the police. Two country-made pistols and a stolen motorcycle were recovered from him.

“We have identified the robbers and a hunt is on in Delhi and the NCR. A case of attempt to murder and robbery has been registered at the Kalyanpuri police station,” said DCP (east), Rishipal.