A man was arrested in the early hours of Friday after he allegedly “opened fire” inside a pub in the western suburbs of the city. According to the police, the accused, identified as 50-year-old businessman Vikram Kumar, entered the pub around midnight.
Fifteen minutes later, reportedly drunk, he allegedly began making unsolicited advances towards a lady patron, going on to molest her. The woman complained to the pub manager Jitendra Kumar Jha and an altercation ensued when the accused was confronted.
When asked to leave the pub, the accused allegedly drew out a licensed pistol and opened fire, injuring the manager in the leg. Vikram Kumar was arrested for attempt to murder and molestation.
