Panic gripped Ludhiana’s upscale Bhai Randhir Singh Nagar after unidentified assailants allegedly opened fire at a pizza outlet late at night, firing three shots within just a few seconds before fleeing the scene.
The incident has raised fresh concerns over law and order in the city, while police have launched an investigation based on CCTV footage from the outlet.
According to preliminary information, the attackers entered the pizza outlet and allegedly opened fire before escaping from the spot.
The entire incident was reportedly captured on CCTV cameras installed at the premises. The footage is now being examined by the police to identify the suspects and establish the sequence of events.
The attackers reportedly fired three rounds within around three seconds, creating panic among people in the area.
Police teams have begun efforts to trace the accused and determine the circumstances and motive behind the firing.
The case took another turn after an Instagram page operating under the name ‘Gopi Lahoria Group’ allegedly uploaded a post claiming responsibility for the firing.
The post reportedly contained threatening language directed towards the outlet. However, the authenticity of the claim and whether the people behind the social-media account were actually involved in the shooting remain subject to police investigation.
Authorities are expected to examine the account, its activity and the contents of the post as part of their probe.
With the incident taking place inside the outlet, CCTV footage is likely to be a crucial part of the investigation.
Police are examining the footage to identify the shooters, determine their appearance and track the direction in which they fled after the firing. Investigators are also expected to establish whether the attackers had specifically targeted the outlet or whether the incident was linked to a wider dispute.
The firing in a residential and commercial area such as Bhai Randhir Singh Nagar has triggered concern among local residents and business owners.
While the alleged Instagram claim has added another dimension to the case, police have yet to establish its credibility or confirm the identity of those responsible.
The investigation is underway, with police focusing on CCTV evidence, the alleged social-media post and other available leads to identify and apprehend the suspects.