25 rounds fired at house in Mohali

Two bike-borne youths fired 25 rounds at a house in Phase 7 here and damaged three cars parked outside in the wee hours of Friday. The house is located behind the Mataur and NRI police stations.

Maninder Singh, in his complaint to the police, said two bike-borne youths were seen in the CCTV footage, stopping by and firing gunshots at the house for around 40 seconds. They fired shots at the house and calmly left the place.

Three cars of neighbours parked outside were damaged in the gunfire.

Maninder, a retired government employee from the Irrigation Department, said he had no old enmity.

The police said after the incident, a chit with “Kala Rana” written on it, was found at the spot.

The house owner informed the police, after which a team reached the spot and began an investigation. No threat or ransom call had been received when the reports last came in.

Family members said they were living in a state of fear since yesterday night.

The DSP (City-1), Prithvi Singh Chahal, said, “Around 25 rounds were fired. No one is injured. The Kala Rana gang has claimed responsibility. We are questioning all members of the family and analysing the previous incidents in the area.”

Meanwhile, Mohali mayor and area councillor Amarjit Singh Sidhu visited the spot. He said, “They are a very decent family. It is unfortunate that such an incident has happened with them. Mohali has a population of around 25 lakh but there are hardly 900 police personnel deputed here. Some of them may be on leave, stuck in courts, while many are deployed as gunman. Punjab CM has four members in his family but 11 cops are guarding them. It is indeed a sad situation especially when the AAP leaders claim themselves to be Aam Aadmi.”