3 shots fired after clash over parking

Three gunshots were fired after a clash between two neighbours over car parking in Sector 77 around 11 pm on Saturday.

Local residents said an altercation ensued over car parking, which turned ugly. One of the neighbours, Rohit sustained head injuries when he was hit with a wooden stick. Manjit allegedly fired three gunshots at his neighbour’s house.

The police have booked Manjit, who is reportedly a Superintendent with the PUDA office. The police have recovered three empty shells from the spot and took possession of the licensed weapon used in the crime. They said they had written to the department concerned to cancel the arms licence of the accused.

A case under Section 336 of the BNS and the Arms Act has been registered at the Sohana police station.