PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, March 14: Tension prevailed in Adityapur of Seraikela-Kharsawan district on Saturday afternoon after two bike-borne assailants opened fire at an electronics shop on Chuna Bhatta Main Road.
The incident occurred around 2 pm at Sanjay Electronics, where a youth identified as Ravi was present when the attackers arrived.
Four rounds fired in broad daylight
According to reports, the assailants targeted Ravi and fired four rounds in quick succession before fleeing the scene.
Despite the sudden burst of gunfire, Ravi narrowly escaped without injury.
The firing in broad daylight created panic among shopkeepers and residents in the busy market area.
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Police recover empty cartridges
After receiving information, Adityapur police station in-charge Vinod Tirkey reached the spot with a team and inspected the area.
During the investigation, police recovered four empty cartridges, including one found inside the shop.
Shop owner alleges old dispute
Shop owner Sanjay Kumar alleged that the attack was linked to an ongoing dispute.
He claimed that an Adityapur resident, identified as Rishi, had called him on Friday night and threatened to kill him.
According to Kumar, the dispute began on December 19 over an issue related to making an inverter.
He further alleged that on March 9, Rishi along with two associates — Aman and Sanu — attacked his son at Hariom Nagar. A complaint regarding that incident had already been lodged with the police.
Police officials said the matter is under investigation, and efforts are being made to identify and arrest the accused at the earliest.