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Trader shot during robbery attempt

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Press Trust of India Vadodara
Last Updated : Aug 25 2016 | 8:57 PM IST
Unknown persons tried to rob a trader and shot him near the Khodiyarnagar locality here late last night, police said today.
Inspector R S Bhagora of Kishanwadi police station said Manoj Lakhani, who runs a shop, was hit by a bullet in the stomach. He was rushed to a private hospital where his condition was said to be critical.
Lakhani and his wife were returning home on a scooter after locking up their shop for the day. Two persons who came up on a bike tried to snatch a bag containing Rs 15,000 from Lakhani.
When Lakhani did not let go the bag, one of them fired two rounds at him and then fled.
Leena Patil, assistant commissioner of police, and other officials rushed to the spot. Further probe is on.

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First Published: Aug 25 2016 | 8:57 PM IST

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