23-year-old shot dead, 7 booked

Amritsar, June 7

A youth, identified as Suraj Kumar (23), a resident of the Haripura area, was shot dead by unknown persons late last evening. He was at his residence when the incident took place. A pall of gloom descended on the area as news of his death reached the place. He was engaged and was planning to get married on June 15. According to information, Suraj suffered bullet injuries in stomach and on leg. He was rushed to a private hospital where doctors declared him dead.

Shambhu and Chandan, residents of the locality, were behind the murder, alleged his family members.

Though the police have registered a case under Sections 302 and 452 of the IPC and the Arms Act against seven persons, including Shambhu and Chandan, no arrest has been made so far.

Badal, brother of the deceased, said people told them that Shambhu and Chandan, along with some unknown persons, who came on motorcycles, shot him, leaving him seriously injured.

The inconsolable mother of the deceased said the family was preparing for his wedding and the incident has left them devastated.

Family members said they did not had any dispute or enmity with anyone and did not know why they shot him.

Sukhbir Singh, SHO, Gate Hakima police station, said raids were on to nab the suspects while the body of the victim was handed over to the family members after autopsy. — TNS

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