1 hurt after assailants open fire in Dhanas, gang rivalry suspected
Chandigarh, Sept. 28 -- Two days after twin firing incidents in the tricity, including one at Chandigarh's Khajeri Hotel, unidentified men in three to four cars opened fire at two persons in Dhanas colony on Saturday evening, leaving one person injured. The injured, Sunil, sustained a bullet injury on his hand and was shifted to the PGIMER.
His friend, Amarjit Singh alias Tota, believed to be the target of the assailants, escaped unhurt.
According to police, the incident took place when Amarjit and Sunil stepped out of their house. The assailants who were already waiting in their cars opened indiscriminate fire at them before fleeing the spot. Approximately 5-6 rounds were fired. A police team led by SSP Kanwardeep Kaur reached the scene and initiated an investigation. Amarjit is a known criminal with over 10 cases registered against him, including charges of extortion, kidnapping, and illegal possession of arms.
Investigators believe the firing was a targeted attack against Amarjit, possibly linked to gang rivalry. "The victim Sunil is out of danger. The attackers aimed at Amarjit. Raids are being conducted to trace the culprits," a police officer said.
Unidentified assailants allegedly stabbed a 21-year-old man multiple times near a petrol pump in Dhanas late on Friday night, leaving him critically injured. The victim, identified as Manpreet Singh, a resident of Mullanpur Garibdas, Mohali, was rushed to the PGI where he is undergoing treatment.
According to the police, the attack appears to be an act of revenge stemming from an argument that took place at the same petrol pump about a month ago.
Police have registered a case and launched an investigation to identify and apprehend the attackers. htc...
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