Jammu, Dec 12 (PTI) Six people were arrested for allegedly open firing at a man with the intent of killing him here, police said on Thursday.

The incident took place on Tuesday when the accused shot at him and later threw him from a height of nearly 60 feet near Ring Road Kunjwani in the outskirts of the city, a police spokesman said.

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He was taken to a hospital by locals, the officer said.

A case has been registered under relevant sections of law at Bishnah police station and a team was formed to nab the accused, he said.

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All the six accused were arrested within 48 hours of the incident, he added.

During interrogation, they confessed to their involvement in the crime and based on their disclosure, a country-made pistol was recovered, he said.

Additionally, the vehicle used during the crime was also seized, the officer said.

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