Bike ride dispute turns violent, man shoots friend with air gun at Thrissur

THRISSUR: A 43-year-old man was injured after his friend allegedly shot him with an air gun during an argument over a motorcycle while they were drinking together in Thrissur. The injured man was identified as Arun (43), of Koottingal, Panjikkaranmoola, Varandarappilly. His friend, Priyan (37), of Chittilappilly House, Kinar, Velupadam, was taken into custody by Varandarappilly police in connection with the incident.

The incident took place at around 2 pm on Sunday at Priyan's house in Velupadam. According to police, the two were drinking together when Arun asked to ride Priyan's motorcycle. An argument broke out after Priyan refused to let him use the bike.
During the altercation, Arun struck Priyan on the head with an iron rod. Angered by the assault, Priyan took an air gun and fired at Arun, police said.