Ludhiana, Feb. 24 -- Told not to flaunt his revolver during a pre-wedding function in Malsihan Bajan village of Sidhwan Bet, a non-resident Indian (NRI) opened fire, targeting a guest. The bullet hit the guest in his back near the spinal cord, following which he was rushed to the hospital, where his condition has been stated serious.

The accused, Jasman Cheena of Kakar Tihara village, was reportedly under the influence of alcohol. As the police took one week to lodge an FIR, the accused found ample time to escape. According to the kin of the victim, the accused has managed to reach Canada.

The FIR has been lodged following the statement of Manjinder Singh, 26, of Aligarh village in Jagraon, who is in the business of tent and catering. M...