PANIC gripped a residential colony in Bairagarh Chichli under Kajlikheda police station after two masked men allegedly fired several rounds outside a property dealer’s house around 3 am on Wednesday. The firing damaged the rear and side windows of his car. Police said that the property dealer and his family were inside the house when they heard gunshots. When a young woman stepped outside, the accused allegedly fired another shot and fled. CCTV footage reportedly captured the two men, who had covered their faces. Old dispute suspected behind firing: The complainant, Ajay Bairagi, alleged that the firing was linked to an old dispute. He claimed that he had earlier filed an attempt-to-murder case against some people following a dispute and had allegedly been pressured to compromise.

 

Police are verifying the allegation. Police deny delay in FIR: Bairagi alleged that police initially asked him to return after a few hours instead of immediately registering his complaint. Kajlikheda police station in-charge Pallavi Pandey denied the allegation, saying immediate action was taken and efforts were underway to trace the accused. Bairagi alleged that Jeetu Yadav of Bairagarh Chichli was behind the firing due to the old rivalry. Police are examining the CCTV footage to establish the sequence of events and identify those involved. The number of people present during the firing and the exact motive are also being investigated.