New Delhi: In the early hours of Monday, Abdul Malik, the former mayor of Malegaon and a key figure in Asaduddin Owaisis All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) party, was shot by two unidentified assailants in Nashik district. Malik, who was sitting outside a shop near a petrol pump on the Old Agra road, sustained three bullet wounds.Incident details and injuriesThe attack occurred around 1.20 am when the perpetrators, riding a motorbike, opened fire on Malik. He was hit on the left side of his chest, his right hand, and his leg. Following the attack, Malik was immediately taken to a nearby hospital. According to police reports, his condition is currently stable.Video of aftermath of the incident surfacesA video of the aftermath of the incident following the AIMIM leader Abdul Malik being shot was shared by an X user Hate Detector. The caption gave a description of the incident and also shared the videos of ground zero.Unknown assailants opened fire on #AIMIM leader and former Mayor Abdul Malik in #Malegaon, #Maharashtra. Malik was shot three times and is currently in critical condition, receiving treatment at a local hospital. The attack took place late Sunday evening, causing a tense… pic.twitter.com/ZGZmOEuhAZ— Hate Detector 🔍 (@HateDetectors) May 27, 2024Police investigation underwayA case has been registered against the unidentified attackers under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, including Section 307 (attempt to murder), a Malegaon city police official confirmed. The police have commenced an investigation and a search operation to apprehend the culprits, who remain at large.
