Jalandhar witnessed a surge in tensions as angry residents staged a protest outside the Shahkot police station, venting their frustration over the failure to apprehend drug peddlers responsible for a recent shooting incident.
The protesters, predominantly rural inhabitants, decried the lack of action against those who fired shots, despite providing information to the police. As a result, they resorted to a sit-in protest outside the police station premises.
A demand for justice
In recent days, villagers held a meeting in which they gave the Shahkot police until October 2 to apprehend the drug peddlers responsible for firing shots.
Frustrated with the lack of progress, they vowed to intensify their protest by besieging the police station on October 3, forming a resolute human barricade. Their ultimatum to the police was clear: capture the culprits or face their sustained protest.
Roadblock situation
The protesters set up tents and blocked the road, leading to a complete standstill in traffic. Their determination was evident as they settled on the roadside, determined to hold their ground until the drug peddlers were brought to justice. While the police offered assurances, the villagers insisted on the apprehension of those responsible for the firing incident.
Motorbike-borne assailants
The incident that triggered this outcry involved two youths on a motorcycle who opened fire during the night. Although no injuries were reported, the incident rattled the villagers. Upon investigation, it was revealed that the two individuals were involved in drug peddling and were known to the locals.
Nasha taskar duo apprehended
In a positive turn of events, the police did manage to arrest a father-son duo involved in drug peddling from the same village. However, the motorbike-borne assailants who fired shots remain at large, causing immense frustration among the residents. The villagers are determined to continue their protest until all individuals involved in the shooting incident are brought to justice.
Conclusion
Jalandhar's Shahkot police station area is currently a hotspot of tension as villagers demand justice for the recent firing incident. While the police have made some arrests related to drug peddling, the motorbike-borne assailants who fired shots remain elusive.
The villagers are resolute in their protest, calling for the swift apprehension of the culprits and promising to continue their demonstration until their demands are met.