THANE: A tempo driver suffered injuries when a group of three to four persons allegedly fired at the vehicle in an attempt to loot it in Thane district, the police said on Sunday.
The incident took place on Saturday evening on Bhiwandi-Kharbaon route. However, It is not known yet as to what the tempo was carrying, they said.
The accused intercepted the tempo and fired at it. But, when they failed to rob the vehicle, they fled, Deputy Superintendent of Police Jitendra Agharkar said.
The tempo driver got injured in the attack. He was rescued by some passersby and was rushed to a local hospital where he is undergoing treatment, the official informed.
The police have registered a case under IPC sections 393 (attempt to commit robbery) and 34 (common intention) and provisions of the Arms Act, he further said.
No arrest has been made so far, he said adding that efforts are on to nab the culprits. PTI
