Based on the probe so far, a police officer said they suspect that the assailant was trying to steal the gold chain from the man. (Representative Image)An unidentified person opened fire at a youngster while trying to snatch his gold chain in the Pimpri Camp area in Pimpri Chinchwad on Friday afternoon.According to the Pimpri Chinchwad police, the victim was identified as Bhavesh Kakarani, aged around 20 years, who was injured in the firing. The police found a piece of Kakarani’s chain at the spot.Shivaji Pawar, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime), said they are trying to identify the assailant, and are investigating the incident from all angles.The police said their initial probe showed Kakarani was standing near the grocery shop run by his family in Pimpri Camp at around 2 pm when he was shot at. A two-wheeler rider passing through the area stopped near him, and tried to snatch his gold chain.Also Read | PCMC to conduct structural audit of 17 bridges and flyovers that are 20 years oldWhen he resisted, the rider allegedly fired a bullet at Kakarani, and escaped from the spot.A police team rushed to the spot for investigation, and Kakarani was admitted to a hospital for treatment.Based on the probe so far, a police officer said they suspect that the assailant was trying to steal the gold chain from the man. They are also probing whether more people are involved in the crime.Click here to join Express Pune WhatsApp channel and get a curated list of our stories© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:Pimpri Camp