Two unidentified men allegedly attacked RTI activist in Virar area of Maharashtra. The activisit was unhurt in the incident as the bullet missed him and hit a wall of his house, the police said. Pics/Hanif Patel (Story/Shirish Vaktania)
Updated On: 2024-01-15 04:09 PM IST
Compiled by : Asif Ali Sayed
Both attackers fled the scene after firing a round at the activist, sources said
The police officials rushed to the crime scene and recovered the bullet. An investigation has been launched by the police, an official said
The RTI activist was identified as Mobin Shaikh, 42
The police said two unidentified men fired a bullet at his house. Fortunately, Shaikh escaped unharmed as the bullet hit the wall
The incident follows a previous acid attack on Shaikh, sources added
Residing in Ashiyana society at Gopcharpada in Virar East, Shaikh faced the attack on Monday, January 15, around 7:30 am, while he was at home
An unknown man knocked on his door, accompanied by another person standing outside his house window. As Shaikh approached the door, the unknown man fired a shot, the police said
