Seven days on, no arrest in open-firing case
Greater Noida, Nov. 29 -- Greater Noida police are yet to make an arrest in the Kasna open-firing and abduction case. On November 22, a group of students with their associates allegedly fired multiple rounds and vandalised vehicles following a dispute over a social media comment. Police said efforts are underway to arrest the accused.
"Multiple teams have been formed to nab the accused who vandalised vehicles and used firearms in Kasna, Omicron 1," said a senior police officer.
The officer added, "Five accused, including minors, have been identified. They will be detained and strict action will be taken against them."
A group of students and their associates allegedly vandalised three vehicles, including two SUVs, outside Omicron Gate Number 1 and abducted a man and assaulted him.
The victim, a Class 12 student, said in his complaint, "They fired multiple rounds and we (the victim and his family members) took shelter behind our cars." A video of the incident was also circulated on social media where a person is seen purportedly showing bullet marks on an SUV. HT could not independently verify the authenticity of the video.
"I was at my coaching class when I received a call from my friend asking about my whereabouts. He threatened to kill me, following which I immediately informed my elder brother," the victim said.
The incident took place on the way back home. "It was revealed that the dispute ensued over a comment on social media platforms," said Sudhir Kumar, additional deputy commissioner of police, Greater Noida....
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