LUDHIANA: A 24-year-old man was fatally shot late Friday night in the Swatantar Nagar locality of Tibba Road, allegedly due to an ongoing enmity.
Information was available with The Chenab Times that the deceased, identified as Harjinder Singh, was present in the area when individuals from a rival group arrived in a car and opened fire. The assailants reportedly fired multiple shots aimed at the victim, with additional rounds discharged into the air to create panic among residents.
Harjinder Singh had reportedly gone to return a Honda Activa scooter to a friend when the attack occurred. He sustained five bullet wounds to various parts of his body and collapsed on the roadside. Although rushed to the Christian Medical College and Hospital (CMCH), doctors declared him dead upon arrival.
Eyewitnesses recounted the sound of continuous gunfire, which prompted residents to seek shelter. The assailants fled the scene with their weapons following the shooting. Friends accompanying the victim were also present but were unable to intervene and fled to escape harm. One of Harjinder Singh’s friends reportedly attempted to pelt stones at the attackers but was met with gunfire; however, he escaped injury.
Senior police officials and the Station House Officer (SHO) of the Tibba police station were promptly informed and arrived at the scene. Investigators recovered empty bullet cartridges from the location. Authorities are currently examining CCTV footage from nearby cameras to identify the perpetrators.
Inspector Gagandeep Singh, SHO of Tibba police station, stated that based on statements provided by the victim’s family members, two primary suspects have been identified. A case of murder has been registered, and police are conducting raids to apprehend the individuals involved. The SHO confirmed that the victim was an electrician and his death was linked to an existing enmity with the two suspects, suggesting the use of illegal weapons in the crime.
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