Caught on CCTV: Owner killed, 3 critical after gunmen open fire at Rajasthan hotel
India Today
Armed assailants opened fire at a hotel in Rajasthan's Churu district, killing the owner on the spot and injuring three others.
A businessman was killed and three others were injured after armed assailants opened fire at a hotel in Rajasthan’s Churu district on Wednesday. CCTV footage of the incident, widely circulating on social media, showed the attackers firing more than 10 rounds within seconds before fleeing the scene.
According to police, the attackers entered the hotel, The Royal Treat, at around 3 am and opened fire. The hotel owner, Maniram Manda, was shot and died on the spot. Three others -- Bhikharam Jat, Shravan Jat and Prabhu Ram Prajapat -- were seriously injured in the attack.
The injured are said to be in critical condition and have been shifted for advanced medical care.
The CCTV footage shows three assailants barging into the restaurant area, where at least 10 people were present. They opened fire at those inside, and two individuals were seen collapsing to the floor. One of them appeared to try to stop the assailants by throwing objects at them, but the firing continued.
The assailants were seen repeatedly firing at the victims, who were already on the ground, including at close range, before fleeing the spot.
Churu Superintendent of Police Jai Yadav said police reached the spot after receiving information about the incident and launched an investigation. The area has been sealed, and evidence was collected with the help of a dog squad and a forensic science laboratory (FSL) team.
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