2nd incident in 48 hrs, cops red-faced

Amit Sharma

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Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, June 2

The second such incident during the past 48 hours has once again pointed towards the deteriorating law and order situation and prevailing gun culture in the city.

In the past 14 months, there has been a sudden rise in shooting incidents, including five killings, two of which took place in broad daylight.

On Sunday, four or five assailants, who had come looking for a liquor contractor, had opened indiscriminate fire on his brother’s house in Sector 33. Today, another attack at a liquor vend in the posh Sector 9 market has left the UT police red-faced.

Despite stepped up police presence and patrolling in view of the lockdown, criminals are moving in the city without any fear, raising concerns over the safety of city residents.

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