Updated On: 15 January, 2024 04:09 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
Two unidentified men allegedly attacked RTI activist in Virar area of Maharashtra. The activisit was unhurt in the incident as the bullet missed him and hit a wall of his house, the police said. Pics/Hanif Patel (Story/Shirish Vaktania)

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Both attackers fled the scene after firing a round at the activist, sources said
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The police officials rushed to the crime scene and recovered the bullet. An investigation has been launched by the police, an official said

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The RTI activist was identified as Mobin Shaikh, 42
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The police said two unidentified men fired a bullet at his house. Fortunately, Shaikh escaped unharmed as the bullet hit the wall

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The incident follows a previous acid attack on Shaikh, sources added
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Residing in Ashiyana society at Gopcharpada in Virar East, Shaikh faced the attack on Monday, January 15, around 7:30 am, while he was at home

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An unknown man knocked on his door, accompanied by another person standing outside his house window. As Shaikh approached the door, the unknown man fired a shot, the police said
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