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New Delhi: In the early hours of Monday, Abdul Malik, the former mayor of Malegaon and a key figure in Asaduddin Owaisi’s 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.
The 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.
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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
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A 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.
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