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Gangapole Shooting: Cousin Missed, Man Hit!
20 Jan
Summary
- A 30-year-old man was shot in the thigh by a motorcycle-riding assailant.
- The shooter, a 25-year-old with 26 prior cases, allegedly missed his target.
- The victim was preparing for his sister's wedding scheduled for February 6.
In Jaipur's Walled City, a 30-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to his right thigh during a morning incident in the Gangapole area. The attack occurred under the Brahmpuri police station's jurisdiction. The assailant, identified as 25-year-old Ravi Mehra, a known individual with 26 criminal cases, reportedly approached on a motorcycle with an accomplice.
Preliminary investigations suggest Mehra intended to target the injured man's cousin, Ajay. However, Ajay managed to evade the shot at the last moment, and the bullet instead struck Bablu Mahawar. Mahawar was immediately transported to SMS Hospital, where medical professionals have reported his condition as stable.
The shooting occurred as Mahawar's family was actively engaged in wedding preparations for his sister, whose marriage is scheduled for February 6. Following the incident, local residents and family members of the victim gathered outside the Brahmpuri police station to protest.
