A birthday celebration in Ludhiana’s Daad area concluded tragically late Wednesday night when a dispute among friends escalated into gunfire, resulting in the death of 34-year-old Rahul Sharma.
Information was available with The Chenab Times that Sharma sustained two gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead upon arrival at DMC Hospital.
The primary accused has been identified as Akhil Joshi, who was hosting the birthday party. Preliminary reports indicate that Gagandeep, another individual identified as Param, and some unidentified persons allegedly attacked Rahul Sharma. The precise motive behind the fatal assault is still under investigation by authorities.
Rahul Sharma was the son of Kuldeep Sharma, a local vendor widely known as ‘Pandit Chole Kulche’. His father operates a popular food stall on Cemetery Road in Ludhiana. Rahul himself resided in the Rose Enclave area of Civil Lines, Ludhiana.
According to initial accounts, a group of friends had convened at a residence in the Daad locality for Joshi’s birthday party. An argument reportedly erupted over an unspecified issue, which rapidly escalated into a physical altercation. It is alleged that a firearm was produced during the dispute, leading to the shooting.
The incident caused considerable panic in the vicinity. Police sources confirmed that the event transpired around 1 a.m.
Upon receiving notification, the Ludhiana police initiated an immediate investigation. The body of Rahul Sharma was subsequently transferred to the Civil Hospital for a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.
Inspector Jagdev Singh, Station House Officer of the Sadar police station, corroborated the incident, confirming that Rahul Sharma succumbed to gunshot injuries. He further stated that a comprehensive investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement agencies are actively working to identify and apprehend all individuals involved in the shooting.
The Chenab Times News Desk