Gurugram, Apr 17 (IANS): A 35-year-old man having criminal connections was found dead in Gurugram's sector 9, police said on Friday.

Rahul Kumar died on Thursday night after sustaining 10 bullet injuries. He had several cases of murder, attempt to murder and arms act against him in the past. He was also involved in the murder of Gurugram gangster Neetu Gahlot on July 10, 2008 and was out on bail, said Preet Pal Singh Sangwan, ACP (crime), Gurugram.

"As per CCTV footage, four to five persons who are supposed to be his friends had taken him on a motor bike from his home. As there are police checkposts at various locations, he and other bikers were asked to return. The police team escorted them till near his house," Sangwan said.

As per the statement of the deceased's father, when he did not reach home they searched for him in the adjoining areas. His body was found lying in a pool of blood near Greenwood public school in sector 9.

"The deceased's family suspects that his friends might have murdered him," Sangwan said.