NEW DELHI: Unidentified assailants opened fire on a car in Delhi's Kashmere Gate area on Tuesday, injuring one person, police officials said.
According to police, there were five people in the car, and the attackers fled after the shooting. The injured person was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where he is undergoing treatment. His condition is reported to be stable.
DCP North Delhi Raja Banthia told reporters at the scene, "We received information at around 10:10 pm that a car had been fired upon near Kashmere Gate. Upon reaching the spot, we found that four to five rounds had been fired at the car. One person was injured and has been admitted to the hospital. Our team immediately mobilized and an investigation has been initiated."
The DCP said, "We are working on every aspect of the investigation. Based on CCTV footage, witness statements, and other technical evidence, we will soon identify and arrest the attackers. Maintaining law and order in Delhi is our priority."