A history-sheeter was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Hubballi on Thursday evening. The deceased was identified as Irfan alias “Fruit Irfan” from Dharwad.
The shoot-out occurred when Irfan was standing outside a commercial complex near Gudihal Cross on Karwar Road in Hubballi.
According to initial reports there were three assailants. While two came on a motorcycle, the other came by foot.
After shooting Irfan from close range, the assailants escaped.
The murder has been caught on CCTV cameras in the complex. Irfan had reportedly come there to attend a function.
Irfan was immediately rushed to a private hospital nearby and but died of injuries, the Police said. Old Hubballi Police have registered a case.
