A woman was arrested for allegedly shooting at an autorickshaw driver over an argument related to roadside parking in Bhawani Enclave of Gurugram city. Her husband was also arrested for assaulting the driver.
Locals and bystanders from the area made a video of the entire incident, which occurred on Wednesday, and later reported to the police.
The 34-year-old woman, who was identified as Sapna, and her husband (Bhure) were apprehended by the police and a case against them was registered in Sector 9 police station in Gurugram. As per media, another person was involved in the incident, who is absconding.
“Sunil, an auto driver had parked his vehicle on the roadside. Sapna asked him to take the vehicle away from the road. Following which Sunil placed the vehicle on the edge of the road. Then both involved in a quarrel,” ACP Rajiv Kumar said.
The 23-year-old autorickshaw driver in his complaint said that Sapna was so aggressive that she pulled out a pistol and put it on his forehead. “I managed to move at the right time when she fired. The bullet nearly brushed my ear,” he said, adding Sapna’s husband assaulted him.
“We have booked the woman and her husband and the investigation is underway. A manhunt is underway to arrest the third accused,” the ACP said.