Shots fired at Goa casino director, he escapes unhurt
Goa Police launched a manhunt after two assailants fired three shots at casino MD Shrinivas Nayak, who escaped unharmed.
In an incident that occurred on Friday evening, two unidentified assailants fired three gunshots at Shrinivas Nayak, the Managing Director of the Casino Pride Group, as he was leaving the Majestic Pride Hotel and Casino in Goa. Despite the direct attempt on his life, Nayak remained unharmed. He was accompanied by his bodyguard at the time of the attack, who returned fire in the direction of the gunfire.
The assailants, however, managed to escape by crossing the busy NH 66 Highway. The attackers are believed to have targeted Nayak as he was en route to his vehicle. The Casino Pride Group, a prominent casino operator in Goa, operates two offshore casinos and several hotel casinos. The police have launched a manhunt for the two unknown assailants, with investigations at a preliminary stage.
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