Mumbai: A 35-year old man was shot at by a youth in Vakola area on Thursday for allegedly having forcible sex with the accused's mentally challenged sister.

However, the shooter was chased and caught by a 23-year old deaf-mute youth Arshad Ali Saddiq Sheikh who had been present at the crime scene.

Izhar Khan, 25, shot Ramchandra Pal for allegedly having physical relations with his 45-year old sister who is mentally challenged for the last several years.

Grievously injuring Pal, Khan fled the place but he soon encountered what he couldn't have even imagined.

The brave youth, Arshad Sheikh who cannot hear and speak, chased him consequently leading to Khan's arrest.

Pal was admitted to KEM hospital in Parel with two bullets in his chest and one on his finger.

According to the police officials he was out of danger