Reward announced as police hunt continues for Phillaur firing suspect

Nearly two weeks after an armed attack outside the residence of social worker Mandeep Singh Dosanjh in Atwal Colony, police are still searching for the main accused, identified as Rahul, an NRI resident of Lakkar Mandi. Authorities said the suspect fled after firing a shot that injured Dosanjh’s associate, Sanjeev Kumar, during a confrontation.

According to police and witness accounts, the accused reportedly arrived at Dosanjh’s house under the pretext of discussing a property purchase. After asking Dosanjh to step outside, he allegedly drew a pistol. Kumar, also known as Pandit, intervened and was injured when the firearm was discharged. He was initially taken to Phillaur Civil Hospital and later referred to Ludhiana, where doctors have described his condition as stable.

The accused escaped from the scene with an accomplice in a black Thar vehicle. Police have reviewed CCTV footage, set up checkpoints, and issued a lookout circular across airports to prevent him from leaving the country. Search teams have also been deployed to neighbouring states.

Following the incident, Dosanjh and his family reported living in fear. He stated that the attackers were armed with foreign-made weapons and that the situation could have been far worse. Additional security personnel have been deployed around his residence.

In response to persistent threats and the lack of an arrest, businessman Mandeep Singh Gora, who built the Atwal House, announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for information leading to the suspect’s capture. He said the incident has severely disrupted normal life and that the family’s safety has become the immediate priority.

Police have appealed to the public to provide any credible information related to the accused or the vehicle used in the escape, assuring that the investigation is ongoing and further action will be taken once the suspect is located.