23 July,2023 05:00 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
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An unidentified person allegedly shot and injured a history-sheeter in Badlapur area of Thane district.
The incident took place around 10 pm on Friday.
"The victim Sunil Prajapati was drinking alcohol with his friends at an open ground near Panvel highway when a quarrel erupted with another group of people," senior inspector Anil Padwal said.
"Prajapati went to resolve the matter, following which one of the men whipped out a revolver and fired at him," he said.
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"The victim sustained a bullet injury to his shoulder and is undergoing treatment at a hospital," the official said.
As per the police, an offence under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, Arms Act and Bombay Police Act has been registered against the unidentified accused.
Prajapati has five cases registered against him.
(with inputs from PTI)