A retired air force officer was allegedly shot by unidentified assailants at his restaurant in Lucknow, a police official in Uttar Pradesh said on Saturday, adding that the injured man has been admitted to hospital and is said to be in stable condition.
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The victim, identified as Avadhesh Kumar Pathak, suffered gunshot wounds in the attack, which took place at 10:30 pm on January 30 when Kumar was walking towards his car.
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DCP South Nipun Aggarwal said a first information report was lodged based on the complaint of the victim’s wife. He also said that the investigation is going on.
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“On 30th January, at approximately 10:30 PM, the Sushant Golf City Police Station received information that Awadhesh Kumar Pathak, currently running a cloud kitchen in Anshal Chowki area of Sushant Golf City, was shot while getting into his vehicle. The police immediately reached the spot and a case was registered based on his condition and currently a case has been registered to take him to the hospital. A complaint has been filed by his wife and the next Legal action is being taken…”
More details awaited.
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