Constable opens fire; two injured

Wednesday, October 18, 2006, 20:33 [IST]

Pune, Oct 18 (UNI) Two persons were injured after police constable Murlidhar Sambhaji Chandgule opened fire from his service revolver over an altercation with a Chinese food cart owner late last night in Wanowrie area.

The injured persons have been rushed to a nearby hospital and are reportedly out of danger, according to Wanowrie police.

The constable Murlidhar got enraged after chinese food cart owner Raju Deoram Pille took some time to serve his order. As a result, the constable opened fire from his service revolver injuring two costomers.

The cart owner Raju Deoram registered a complaint in Wanowrie police station regarding the incident.

Police have arrested the constable and further investigation was progress, Police Inspector H Y Patil said.

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