Two persons, including an 18-year-old girl, sustained gunshot injuries after three unidentified miscreants allegedly opened fire at a car near Tiger Safari, close to Jalandhar Bypass in Ludhiana, in the early hours of Thursday. Police suspect the attack was an attempt to rob the occupants.
The incident took place around 4 am on the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday, when four persons were travelling in the car.
Three motorcycle-borne assailants open fire
According to the available information, three unidentified assailants riding a motorcycle allegedly intercepted or approached the car and fired multiple rounds at it. The bullets pierced the vehicle’s window, hitting two of the occupants.
The injured were identified as Jaspal Jassa and 18-year-old Priya. Jaspal was seated next to the driver, while Priya and Jaspal’s uncle were sitting in the rear of the vehicle.
Jaspal’s uncle and the driver escaped unhurt in the incident.
Injured shifted to DMCH
Following the firing, the injured were rushed to Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) in Ludhiana, where they are undergoing treatment.
The occupants are originally from Ferozepur and have been living in rented accommodation in the Salem Tabri area of Ludhiana.
Police register case against unidentified accused
SHO Jasvir Singh said a case had been registered against three unidentified accused who were riding a motorcycle. Police suspect that the assailants opened fire with the intention of committing robbery.
An investigation is underway to identify and trace the suspects. Further details about the motive and sequence of events are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.
