The victim, identified as Rajesh Kumar, was returning from his in-laws house at Palla on his motorbike this afternoon when he was waylaid by the miscreants, who tried to snatch his bag, containing Rs 11.25 lakh, they said.
Later, after he resisted their attempt, the robbers opened firing at him, leading to serious injuries in his leg and decamped with the booty.
The victim was rushed to hospital where he was stated to be stable by late evening today.
A case has been registered in this regard while the further probes are on, they added.
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