Ludhiana, Jan. 7 -- A group of over 10 masked men fired at least seven rounds and pelted bricks and stones at the house of a businessman in Shahi Mohalla in the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday, police said.

The attack took place around 1.15 am at the house of Deepak Kumar, who deals in tours and travels business. Some of the bullets hit the main gate and glass panes inside the house, causing damage to the property.

Deepak told police that he heard gunshots and noise outside and later noticed bullet marks on the main gate and broken glass panes inside the house.

Neighbours told the police that they saw a group of masked men gathering outside the house, pelting stones and firing before fleeing from the spot.

Deepak, in his compl...