Firing incidents across Jalandhar have been continuously increasing in the city, and recently, Punjab Police received information regarding firing outside the gym in Model Town, due to which people got agitated.
A Right to Information (RTI) activist narrowly escaped a fatal attack on Monday night in one of Jalandhar’s poshest localities, Model Town. The incident took place around 9:20 PM outside The Off Grid Gym when two unidentified men attempted to shoot the activist, but their pistol reportedly jammed.
The targeted activist, Simranjeet Singh, had just stepped out of the gym after his workout when the assailants approached him and tried to open fire. In a statement to the media, Singh said, "They tried to shoot me thrice, but the bullets missed. After that, their pistol jammed, and they fled the scene."
The incident has created panic in the area, raising questions about public safety even in high-security localities.
Simranjeet further revealed that he had been receiving threat calls for some time and had lodged complaints with the police. “One suspect was arrested earlier, but the others are still absconding,” he said, expressing concern over the lack of police action despite prior warnings.
The police have initiated a fresh investigation and are scanning CCTV footage from the area. A forensic team also reached the scene late at night to collect evidence. Officials have assured that the culprits will be identified and brought to justice soon.
After the attack, Simranjit quickly went back to the gym to save his life. Shortly after the incident, the attackers also fled from the spot.
As per the reports, the incident was captured in a nearby installed CCTV camera. The investigation into the matter is ongoing, and the police officials have recorded a statement by the victim, Simranjit.