Kolkata: A youth was shot at on Beliaghata Main Road on Thursday morning.
Police said the youth, Danish, received bullet injuries and is admitted to hospital.
Policemen from Narkeldanga Police Station went to the spot after receiving information in this connection.
Police came to know, after speaking to locals, that three youths came on a motorbike and all of a sudden, started firing at Danish, who received bullet injuries.
Hearing the sound of bullet shots, locals rushed to the spot and found Danish lying in a pool of blood. Police with the help of locals took him to NRS Medical College and Hospital where he is receiving necessary treatment.
Police initiated a probe in this connection and collected samples from the spot.
They have also spoken to the locals to know if anyone knew the three persons who came on motorbike.
A police officer said it seems there are some locals who are involved in the entire operation and suspect that the same person had informed the trio that Danish was waiting for someone on Beliaghata Main Road. Police are yet to ascertain the exact reason behind the incident, but suspect that an old rivalry had led to the crime. They are speaking to Danish's family members to know if he was involved in a dispute with anyone in the recent times.
In a bid to identify the trio involved in the incident, police are going through the footages of CCTV cameras installed in the area. The incident led to panic in the area and policemen have been posted and are taking necessary steps to check repetition of such incidents.