India
Unknown gunman shot at and injured Muslim religious leader in UP
Meerut: Unknown gunman shot at and injured a Muslim religious leader in BJP ruled Uttar Pradesh state, India.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the Muslim leader Naeem (35) was shot at and injured when he was standing outside the mosque in the Lisadi Gate police station area, Additional Superintendent of Police (City) Ayush Vikram Singh told media men.
The bullet grazed Naeem’s ear, the officer said, adding the injured cleric has been admitted to a hospital where his condition is stated to be stable.
A man identified as Sartaj is suspected to be behind the shooting incident and a hunt is on to nab him, Indian police officer claimed. The mosque is located in a densely populated area of the state.
