A 19-year-old school-going youth was shot at and injured outside Naulakha colony by some unidentified armed assailants. The condition of the injured was stated to be critical in the hospital.
The incident happened late Saturday night near CMC Hospital. Police officials have recovered some empty cartridges from the spot. The matter seems to be a case of old rivalry, as per initial investigation by the police.
The footage of the CCTV cameras installed in the area was being scanned by the police. The assailants managed to escape on two motor cycles after the incident.