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Crime
Chhatarpur: Shopkeeper Shot in Leg During Late-Night Firing at College Chauraha
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 11:36 AM
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A young man running a samosa stall in Chhatarpur was shot in the leg during a late-night firing incident near College Chauraha. The accused, a petrol pump operator, allegedly fired two shots from a licensed pistol.
A violent incident occurred in the late hours of the night in the College Chauraha area of Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, where a young man was injured by gunfire. The victim, who was operating a samosa stall at the location, sustained a gunshot wound to his leg.
According to initial reports, the accused is a petrol pump operator who allegedly fired two shots from a licensed pistol. The incident caused panic among the few people present in the area during the late-night hours.
The victim reportedly pleaded for his life during the firing, highlighting the distress of the moment. Local authorities have taken note of the incident, and the case is likely to be investigated under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Arms Act.
Police in Chhatarpur are expected to examine the scene and question the accused to determine the exact motive behind the shooting. The injured shopkeeper has been taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
According to initial reports, the accused is a petrol pump operator who allegedly fired two shots from a licensed pistol. The incident caused panic among the few people present in the area during the late-night hours.
The victim reportedly pleaded for his life during the firing, highlighting the distress of the moment. Local authorities have taken note of the incident, and the case is likely to be investigated under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Arms Act.
Police in Chhatarpur are expected to examine the scene and question the accused to determine the exact motive behind the shooting. The injured shopkeeper has been taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.