Gunshots fired in Chheharta, 3 hurt

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, May 17

Panic gripped in the Baltian Wala Chowk in the Chheharta area when several unknown persons indulged in indiscriminate firing here late last evening. An old enmity between two groups is stated to be the reason behind the incident.

According to eyewitnesses, the accused were armed with firearms and they arrive on four cars in the area.

Those injured in the firing were identified as Bira, Lakhwinder Singh and Sajan. They were taken to hospital for treatment.

According to information, the people closed down their doors and windows after hearing gunshots. They immediately sounded an alert to the police.

Bira told the media that the accused had a dispute with their neighbour. He said last night the accused came to the scene on car and started firing. People ran here and there and he was hit by a bullet in the melee while Lakhwinder Singh and Sajan were also injured.

The police authorities said the matter was under investigation and perpetrators were being identified. The police are also analysing the CCTV footage of the area to nab the accused.

Man attempts suicide in Gaggomahal; 3 booked

A man, identified as Balwant Singh (57), a resident of Gaggomahal village in the district, attempted suicide by consuming some poisonous substance after he was manhandled by three persons of the same village over a dispute. The victim was rushed to hospital where his condition is stated to be stable.

The police have booked Pappu, his wife Jyoti and Beeja of the same village in this connection. No arrest has been made so far.

Manjit Kaur, wife of the victim, told the police that they had a land dispute with the accused. He said around 7 pm on Saturday, her husband was returning home after taking dry fodder when the accused entered into a brawl with him. They manhandled him and also pulled his beard due to which he felt insulted. He later consumed poisonous substance. He was immediately rushed to hospital where he is under treatment.

The police have registered a case under Sections 306, 511 and 295 of the Indian Penal Code against the accused. ASI Sukhwinder Singh, who is investigating officer, said raids were on to nab the accused who were absconding.