Man arrested for firing airgun amid confrontation
The Hindu
Alleged dispute over drug deal
The Ernakulam South police arrested a man on the charge of firing an airgun at and assaulting another man over an alleged dispute over a drug deal.
Jewel James, 20, of Kothamangalam is accused of firing an airgun at and manhandling one Shelton, 27, of Muvattupuzha, allegedly for not honouring a promise to deliver a psychedelic drug that goes by the name ‘magic mushroom’ despite taking an advance.
The accused stands charged with IPC 308 (attempt to commit culpable homicide).
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