Attack fallout of feud between neighbours
India, Sept. 26 -- Investigators and family members pointed to a long-standing enmity between neighbours as the primary motive behind the twin shootings.
The victim, Vicky, a resident of Sector 49, had earlier refused to withdraw a complaint against his neighbours, Vikas and Suraj, both currently lodged in Model Jail, Chandigarh, after they were accused of assaulting an auto driver close to him.
This refusal reportedly angered Vikas's family, who held Vicky responsible for his imprisonment and even blamed him for the stress that led to their mother's death.
As per further details, Vikas's sisters "made him swear in court that vengeance would only be complete if Vicky was eliminated". This festering grudge, combined with disputes over parking lots and hotel business rivalry in Chandigarh's Kajheri area, is believed to have sparked the attack on Vicky and the subsequent firing at his friend Veeru's hotel.
However, the alleged shooters, through an Instagram video, accused the victims of being involved in drug trafficking and prostitution.
Mohali SSP Harmandeep Singh Hans confirmed that the victim's family had named Suraj and Vikas, who were already in jail. "We are scanning CCTV footage and coordinating with Chandigarh Police to verify all aspects," he said.
An attempt to murder case has been registered by the Mohali police, while their Chandigarh counterparts have booked the accused under the Arms Act....
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