Shots fired in air near Hasanbagh flyover in Nagpur's Nandanvan; car-borne accused flee

An alleged firing incident late on Thursday night in the Nandanvan police station area of Nagpur caused panic in the neighbourhood. The incident took place under the Hasanbagh flyover. At around 12:30 am, a car carrying three to four people arrived in front of DL Motors.

It is alleged that one of the occupants fired a shot in the air. People nearby were frightened by the sound of the gunshot. After the incident, those in the car fled the spot.

According to information received, a youth allegedly fired in the air a short while after the car arrived. People came out on hearing the sound, but by then the accused had left in the car. The occupants had gone before people reached the spot.

On receiving information, Nandanvan police and senior officers reached the spot. Police began going through footage from CCTV cameras near the site. Police are reported to have found some clues about the suspect car.

Police sources said there is a suspicion that an alleged criminal from the Mahal area may have had a role in the firing. However, the police have not officially confirmed this.

The reason behind the firing and who was involved will become clear only after investigation. For now, Nandanvan police are searching for the suspected accused on the basis of CCTV footage and other leads.