Punjab Newsline | Mohali
Around eight rounds were fired at the residence of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former councillor Neetu Chaudhary in the Baltana area of Zirakpur, Mohali district, during the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday. The bullets struck the walls and main gate of the house, leaving visible marks.
According to family members, two unidentified men riding a motorcycle opened fire at the residence at around 2.30 am before fleeing the spot. The sound of gunshots triggered panic in the residential neighbourhood. Before anyone could come out of the house and identify the attackers, they had escaped on their motorcycle.
The family immediately informed the police, following which senior officers reached the spot and initiated an investigation.
Neetu Chaudhary Claims Previous Threats
Neetu Chaudhary said she had allegedly been receiving threats in the name of gangster Doni Bal’s gang for some time. She had also lodged a complaint at the Zirakpur police station in connection with the threats.
The latest firing incident has raised concerns over the safety of residents in the area. However, police have not yet established whether the same gang was involved in the attack or whether the incident was linked to another dispute.
No gang has claimed responsibility for the firing so far.
Forensic Team Collects Evidence
A forensic team was called to the scene to collect evidence. The bullet casings recovered from the spot have been sent for examination, while investigators are analysing the bullet marks on the walls and the main gate.
According to SP Gazalpreet Kaur, police personnel and senior officers reached the location soon after receiving information about the incident. Preliminary investigations indicated that around eight rounds had been fired at the house.
Police teams are working to identify the assailants and establish the motive behind the attack. Further investigation is underway.
