Two gangsters on bail booked for murder bid

The police have booked two arrested gangsters for a murder bid and firing.

The accused have been identified as Lakhwindar Singh of Nawan Pind Donewal village and Ajay Kumar of Kandola Kalan village under Nurmahal police station.

The Shahkot police had received information on early Monday that two criminals on bail are roaming in villages, supplying illicit weapons and drugs to their customers and are looking for a safe place.

At 6.15 AM, the police intercepted a motorcycle coming from the Bajwa Kalan village side near Shahkot railway station on which two youths with covered faces were travelling. The police signalled them to stop, but they tried to flee.

The police chased them, but the accused opened fire, intending to kill. The police fired in self-defence, which pierced their legs and they were arrested.

Two country-made pistols, .32 bore with five cartridges and 110 intoxicating tablets were recovered from their possession. They were admitted to the Nakodar Civil Hospital. Both are wanted by the police in seven cases of extortion and murder bids.

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