Frustrated over failed robbery-attempt, criminals attack businessman, fail there too
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A businessman was shot at and injured allegedly by two motorcycle-borne men in a failed robbery bid near his house in Dahanu, Palghar district (Maharashtra).
The incident occurred yesterday in Buddhadev Nagar locality when Bhavesh Desai (54) was walking to his residence with a bag containing Rs. 3 lakh in cash.
After following him for some distance, the robbers tried to snatch the bag.
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The assailants even sprayed chemicals on businessman before fleeing
When Desai resisted and held on to the bag, one of the assailants shot at him and sprayed some chemical while fleeing the spot. The bullet grazed Desai's stomach.
He was rushed to the hospital and is out of danger now.
A case was registered against unidentified persons under various sections of the IPC and Arms Act.
Police are yet to arrest the assailants.