Amid tight security claims, firing in Basti Sheikh area

Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, August 10

Despite the police are on toes to maintain law and order situation ahead of Independence Day, there is no end to the firing incidents in the city. A firing incident was reported in the Basti Sheikh area at 4 am in Billa Colony, near Kala Sanghiya Road.

The victim, Sonia, said two men were roaming around her house for the past two days. When she objected to it, they hurled abuses at her. Before firing, the accused made WhatsApp call to her daughter in the midnight and later around 4 am fired two bullets at her house. The bullets hit the walls and furniture and no one was hurt in the firing. The accused was on the run.

The incident created panic among residents. An illegal weapon was used in the firing. Reportedly, there was a dispute between the accused and the woman, after which he opened fire at her house.

Meanwhile, taking swift action on the incident, the police have identified both the accused and lodged an FIR against them.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Gurmeet Singh said both the accused have been identified as Manik Babbar of Basti Bawa Khel, and Abhimanyu. He added that as per preliminary investigation, the reason behind the incident was found to be the personal grudge against the complainant.

The DCP stated that the accused Manik Babbar had a relationship with the victim. However, the relationship between them turned sour, resulting in the firing incident. A case has been registered at the Bhargo Camp police station.