GURGAON: A man was shot dead while sitting inside his car in Sidhrawali village in the Pataudi area on Monday. The victim, identified as Deepak, was found dead in the driver’s seat of his car parked near a foot overbridge close to the village bus stand.Police reached the spot after receiving information and launched an investigation.Preliminary examination revealed multiple bullet marks on the car, while several empty cartridges were found scattered around the vehicle.While cops are yet to ascertain the exact number of bullets fired, sources said that around 10 bullets were fired at the victim’s car.Deepak was found wearing a seat belt when his body was discovered. The circumstances at the spot suggest that the attackers opened fire at him while he was inside the car. However, the exact time of the shooting and the identity of the assailants are yet to be established.The incident came to light after the car remained parked along the roadside for a considerable period.When it did not move for a long time, some locals, who noticed bullet marks, became suspicious and approached the vehicle. They found a man lying dead in the driver’s seat and alerted the police.After being informed, Police teams inspected the crime scene and collected evidence. Cops are also investigating if the victim also has a criminal background.Investigators are examining whether the killing stemmed from personal enmity, an old rivalry or some other motive. Police are also scanning CCTV footage from cameras installed in and around the area to identify the assailants and establish the sequence of events. Police are likely to register a murder case at Bilaspur police station.
