A tense mood engulfed the mobile market in Karnal on Tuesday after unknown mischief-makers sought to instill panic by carrying out aerial firing. The episode was witnessed outside Nagpal Mobile Communication, where aerial firing was carried out in two rounds by a man who rode in on a motorcycle. The whole episode was caught by CCTV cameras.
The attacker escaped immediately after firing the shots, as per police sources. Upon hearing the news of the shooting, police teams and CIA teams rushed to the location and started analyzing CCTV videos to track the perpetrators. No motive behind the firing can be ascertained at this juncture.
Police statements
Shri Bhagwan, In- charge of Civil Lines Police Station, stated,
"We got the information that a stranger fired a few rounds outside Nagpal Mobile Communication. Our patrol unit rushed to the scene on time. As per preliminary inquiry and interrogation of witnesses, it came to the fore that two rounds were fired by an unmasked individual on a bike. We are analyzing CCTV footage, and further action will be taken after the probe."
DSP Rajiv Kumar of the Karnal Police, who also reached the spot, reassured people.
"There is nothing to fear. Whenever such an incident takes place, the police respond quickly. The inquiry is in process, and the accused will be taken into custody soon."
Market reaction
The local business community is in a state of anxiety due to the incident, as the blatant act of firing in a crowded marketplace has evoked fear in terms of safety. The Nagpal Mobile Communication owner did not comment on the event.
The police have ramped up the investigation and feel that the perpetrators of the crime will be nabbed in a matter of time. Developments are awaited as the investigation continues.