A 24-year-old man was fatally shot and his younger brother sustained serious injuries in Bishanpur Jattan village near Kapurthala late Tuesday night. The attack, reportedly stemming from an old enmity, involved two motorcycle-borne assailants.
The deceased has been identified as Lovepreet Singh, also known as Labba, a resident of Bishanpur Jattan. His younger brother, Harshdeep, also sustained bullet wounds and was immediately transported to Civil Hospital, Kapurthala, where he is currently undergoing treatment.
Information was available with The Chenab Times that the incident triggered widespread panic within the village. Upon receiving notification of the shooting, a police team, led by DSP Dr. Sheetal Singh, arrived at the scene to assess the situation. Authorities have secured Lovepreet Singh’s body and have commenced a thorough investigation into the circumstances that led to the deadly firing.
A forensic team was also summoned to the site of the incident. Investigators have tasked the team with collecting crucial evidence that will aid in reconstructing the sequence of events and identifying the individuals responsible for the attack. Preliminary reports indicate that the assailants were known to the victims.
DSP Sheetal Singh confirmed that the identities of the individuals allegedly involved in the shooting have been established by the police. He further stated that multiple police teams are actively conducting raids at suspected locations in an effort to apprehend the accused. The DSP expressed confidence in the swift arrest of those responsible for the violence.
The police department is currently working to ascertain the precise motive behind the attack and the exact circumstances that precipitated the shooting. The investigation will encompass examining the history of the alleged enmity between the involved parties and gathering evidence to support any subsequent legal proceedings.
The incident underscores a resurgence of targeted violence in certain rural areas, often linked to personal disputes and long-standing feuds. Authorities are emphasizing that such acts of violence will be met with a firm response, with efforts focused on maintaining law and order and ensuring the safety of residents.
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in addressing crimes rooted in historical animosities. The Punjab Police have pledged to leave no stone unturned in bringing the perpetrators to justice and restoring peace in the affected community.
The Chenab Times News Desk