Ludhiana, Jan. 20 -- In the fourth firing incident reported so far in January this year, four unidentified miscreants opened fire at the house of a garment trader and fashion designer in Khanna's Khatika Mohalla in the early hours of Monday, allegedly following an extortion bid, police said.

The attackers, who arrived on two motorcycles, also attempted to set a car parked outside the house on fire before fleeing the spot. The police said an FIR has been registered against unidentified persons at City 2 Khanna police station.

The targeted businessman, Ashu Vijan, runs a garment showroom, Dev Collection, in Khanna's main market and is known for designing outfits for several Punjabi singers and artists.

According to the police, the incide...