<p>Panaji: A history-sheeter was booked for allegedly threatening three sportspersons amid an argument over car parking, a Goa police official said on Saturday.</p>.<p>The incident took place at Karaswada junction in Mapusa late Friday night and the shooters had to fire from a practice weapon to escape from the spot after being threatened by accused Shailesh Garad, said Superintendent of Police (North) Akshat Kaushal.</p>.<p>"Three shooters, who are taking part in the upcoming National Games, had stopped after an event to have food at a restaurant. Garad, who has seven cases against his name, including attempt to murder, entered into an argument with them over parking. He also damaged their car with a brick," the SP said.</p>.<p>"One of the shooters took out his air pistol and shot in the air, which caused a huge sound that frightened Garad. The three shooters managed to escape from there. Efforts are on to nab Garad," he said.</p>.<p>Asked if firing such sports weapons was allowed, the SP said the police was looking into this legal aspect and would take action accordingly.</p>.<p>The shooters, in the 17-21 age group, one of who is differently-abled, have said the firing took place as they felt "panicked", the SP added. </p>
<p>Panaji: A history-sheeter was booked for allegedly threatening three sportspersons amid an argument over car parking, a Goa police official said on Saturday.</p>.<p>The incident took place at Karaswada junction in Mapusa late Friday night and the shooters had to fire from a practice weapon to escape from the spot after being threatened by accused Shailesh Garad, said Superintendent of Police (North) Akshat Kaushal.</p>.<p>"Three shooters, who are taking part in the upcoming National Games, had stopped after an event to have food at a restaurant. Garad, who has seven cases against his name, including attempt to murder, entered into an argument with them over parking. He also damaged their car with a brick," the SP said.</p>.<p>"One of the shooters took out his air pistol and shot in the air, which caused a huge sound that frightened Garad. The three shooters managed to escape from there. Efforts are on to nab Garad," he said.</p>.<p>Asked if firing such sports weapons was allowed, the SP said the police was looking into this legal aspect and would take action accordingly.</p>.<p>The shooters, in the 17-21 age group, one of who is differently-abled, have said the firing took place as they felt "panicked", the SP added. </p>