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Image used for representative purpose only NEW DELHI: Police reported two more shooting incidents in New Delhi hours after gunfire at a second-hand luxury car showroom . Assailants targeted a hotel in Mahipalpur and a sweet shop in Nangloi. No injuries were reported in any of the three incidents.

Police suspect these cases are linked to gang-related extortion . Around 9.30am on Saturday, two masked men on a bike fired three to four shots at 'Roshan Halwai' sweets shop in Sultanpur Mor, causing some glass damage but no injuries.



Police found a note with the names of gangsters, "Deepak Boxer Bhai, Ankesh Lakra Bhai and Vishal Bhai," linking the incident to protection money demands. Earlier at about 2.30 am, two men on a motorcycle fired five to six bullets at the entrance gate of Impress Hotel in Mahipalpur.

No one was hurt, but some glass was damaged. Hotel receptionist Khalida, who was not on duty during the shooting, reported, "They did not target anyone but they opened fire at the gate. Five to six rounds were fired they and fled.

" On Friday night, three men fired at a luxury car showroom in Naraina. The attackers damaged cars without causing any injuries. Authorities believe this was an extortion attempt by the Himanshu Bhau gang, who demanded Rs 5 crore from the showroom owner.

Over two dozen bullets were fired according to police, and CCTV footage showed the attackers targeting cars and pointing a gun at a customer and employee inside the showroom. Investigations for all.

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