NEW DELHI: A 22-year-old man became the latest victim of road rage in Delhi when he was shot at and seriously injured in the abdomen on Sunday afternoon. The provocation seems to have been that he was taking too long to park his motorcycle.

The victim, Anuj , told cops he was trying to park his motorcycle near a tea stall before heading to his grocery shop at around 4pm on Baknour Road in Narela. He said he had received a phone call from a family member while he was parking his vehicle.

Just then, another motorcycle came from behind and rammed his bike, breaking the tail-lamp. The police is investigating whether the accused, Mukesh Kumar , deliberately hit Anuj's motorcycle because of delay in parking.

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A furious Anuj abused Mukesh and asked him to pay up for the damage. The two argued and got into a scuffle, after which Mukesh allegedly pulled out a pistol and fired at Anuj. The bullet hit him on his arm and then went on to hit his abdomen. Seeing Anuj fall, Mukesh took his own bike and fled from the spot, police said.

Anuj was rushed to a local hospital from where he was referred to LNJP hospital , where his condition was said to be serious.

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A team from the Narela police station reached the spot and recovered one empty cartridge. Based on Anuj's statement, a team was sent to Mukesh's house in Baknour village, from where he was found to be absconding. A search is on to nab Mukesh and a case of attempt to murder under section 307 has been registered against him.

