A 33-year-old businessman was shot at and critically injured by unknown assailants while he was driving, police said Friday.
"Naresh Agrawal was driving his car when an armed men opened fire at him at Paschim Vihar area in west Delhi Thursday late evening. The attackers then fled from the scene," said a police officer.
Bystanders informed police and took Agrawal to a nearby hospital, the officer added.
Police said the reason for the attack is being investigated.
Agrawal, who runs a general store at Trilokpuri area, was in critical condition in hospital, the officer said adding that several of his friends and relatives were questioned in connection with the attack.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app