Man seriously injured in shooting outside Raipur jail

What’s the story

A man was seriously injured in a gang-related shooting outside Raipur Central Jail, Chhattisgarh on Monday.

The victim, identified as Sahil Khan, was visiting his brother when the attack took place. His brother is on trial in a drug case.

Khan was shot in the throat by three attackers, believed to be members of rival gangs with a history of violent clashes.

The absence of security personnel during the attack raises concerns

The incident has sparked outrage over apparent lapses in the prison’s security. Eyewitnesses reported that no security personnel were present during the attack.

This revelation has led to intense criticism of prison authorities for their negligence and inability to ensure security.

Adding to the concern was the discovery that the CCTV cameras at the site were not functioning, an issue that had reportedly not been addressed for some time.

The police investigation is ongoing and the attackers are still at large

Meanwhile, police have launched an investigation into the incident and are trying to locate the attackers who fled the scene.

The attackers have been identified as Shaikh Shahnawaz, Shahrukh and Heera. They are known members of rival gangs and have a history of violent clashes.

The attack on Khan is believed to be the result of old enmity between these gangs.