Woman shot in Delhi's Saket Court critical; police identify suspect

New Delhi: According to police officials, a woman who was shot at on Friday at Delhi's Saket court complex is in serious condition and the shooter has been identified.

The woman was reportedly at the lawyers' block in the court complex when three to four shots were fired.

The woman suffered abdominal wounds from the bullet.

"The woman was taken to AIIMS hospital and currently, her condition is reported to be critical," said a police official.

However, the accused, after firing at the woman, fled from the spot.

As per sources, the accused has been identified and is said to be a history sheeter.

"It is suspected that there was some money dispute between the victim and the accused," said the sources.

"A police team has arrived at the crime scene and it is scanning CCTV cameras in the area to ascertain the crime sequence and to trace the accused," said the police official.

A question has been raised again on the security checks after the man entered the court premises with a weapon despite metal detectors and frisking by the security officials.


With inputs from IANS 

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