- Armed assailants open fire before attacking youth with sharp weapons
- CCTV footage under scrutiny as police launch manhunt, gang rivalry suspected
Punjab Newsline | Jalandhar
Panic gripped Shaheed Babu Labh Singh Nagar late at night after armed youths opened fire in public and carried out a brutal, life-threatening assault on a young man identified as Kali. The attackers fled the scene immediately after the incident, while the victim remains in critical condition.
According to reports, Kali was standing outside his house when several armed youths arrived and suddenly began firing. The gunshots triggered chaos in the neighborhood, forcing residents to rush indoors for safety.
After the firing, the attackers allegedly surrounded the victim and repeatedly struck him with sharp-edged weapons. He sustained multiple severe injuries across his body. Locals rushed him to a nearby hospital, where he is currently undergoing treatment.
Preliminary police investigation suggests that an old rivalry or possible gang war could be the motive behind the attack. Authorities are examining CCTV footage from nearby areas to identify the accused and track their movements.
Sources indicate that the main accused has a criminal background, with serious cases—including murder and smuggling—already registered against him. He has reportedly been absconding for a long time.
Following the incident, an atmosphere of fear and anger has spread across the locality, with residents demanding strict action. Police teams have launched a manhunt to arrest the accused at the earliest.