Balasore: A businessman sustained critical injury after he was shot at near Gadagadia Chowk here.
The injured businessman, owner of a shop selling electronic goods identified as Anand Singh, who has received a bullet injury on his chest was first rushed to the district headquarters hospital here. However, as his condition worsened attending doctors have shifted him to SCB Medical College & Hospital, Cuttack.
According to reports, the accused identified as Laxman Behera, a retired professor had an altercation with Singh over parking at an apartment. Following the heated altercation, Behera pulled out a gun and fired at Singh.
On being informed, Balasore Town police rushed to the spot and have detained Behera for questioning. Further investigation into the incident is underway.