Two foreigners injured in firing near Jama Masjid in Delhi

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New Delhi, Sep 19 (PTI) Raising security concerns ahead
of the Commonwealth Games, two men on a motorbike fired
several rounds on a tourist vehicle near the historic Jama
Masjid in the capital city of new Delhi, injuring two
Taiwanese nationals Sunday.
A red alert has been sounded across the capital after the
incident in which the two bikers are said to have fired 7-8
rounds on the stationary vehicle adjacent to gate number three
of the mosque and 100 metres away from the house of Shahi Imam
Ahmed Bukhari at around 11.30 am.
The two injured, who are from Taiwan, were taken to
nearby government Lok Nayak Jaiprakash Narayan Hospital in the
same bus. Their condition is stated to be stable.
One of them was injured when a bullet grazed his head
while another was hit in the abdomen and is being operated,
LNJP Hospital Medical Superintendent Amit Banerjee said.
Delhi Police Joint Commissioner Karnail Singh told
reporters that the four cartridges recovered from the spot
showed that the weapon used could be .38 calibre revolver.
But the rounds of fire recovered were also of 9 mm, which
can be used in pistol or carbine, he said refusing to hazard a
guess on the motive of the attackers. "We are looking into all
angles and we cannot jump to conclusions," he said.
"A red alert has been sounded and we are conducting
checks at various points. We are confident of nabbing the
culprits soon," the Joint CP said.
He said the area constable tried to give a chase to the
attackers but they fled on their motorcycle.
Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said the incident is
sad and worrying but said there was nothing to panic.
"I am in constant touch with the Police Commissioner. The
police are investigating into the incident and culprits will
be caught. Everything is under control."
She said there is nothing to worry about healthwise in
the case of the two injured. (More) PTI SJY SAK
MRD


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