Shots fired at jewellery shop in Maharashtra

At least three people were injured after unidentified people opened fire at a jewellery shop at Ambernath in Thane district. The incident took place at around 1:40 PM on Sunday.

Thane: Three people were injured after a group of four opened fire at a jewellery shop at Ambernath in Thane district on Sunday afternoon, police said.

The shooters came on two motorcycles and fired seven rounds at around 1:40 PM, in which three men were seriously injured, an official said.

The quartet's attempt to rob the jewellery shop was unsuccessful and they fled from the spot soon after, he added.

The shop owner, Bhishan Singh Dusana was shot in the leg whereas Charan Dusana and Laxman Dusana were stabbed.

"The three injured people have been admitted to a hospital in Ulhasnagar. Senior officials rushed to the spot and further details are awaited. A nakabandi has been imposed in the area to nab the culprits," he said.

(With inputs from PTI)