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2 youths on bike open fire at police team in Ludhiana, passerby injured

Police have launched an investigation and are examining CCTV footage to identify the attackers
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Two unidentified youths on a motorbike opened fire at a police team on Pakhowal Road on Sunday, injuring a passerby who was struck by a bullet, according to police.

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The incident took place when a police team led by Inspector Sunita Rani was carrying out inspections at a checkpoint near Lalton Kalan.

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The youths were coming from the wrong side and the police team signalled them to stop.

The youths fired indiscriminately at the police personnel, who managed to escape unhurt. However, a passerby, identified as Lakhwinder Singh, was hit by a bullet and seriously injured. He was rushed to a nearby hospital.

The youth successfully broke through the police checkpoint and escaped. Police have launched an investigation and are examining CCTV footage to identify the attackers, they said.

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