Ludhiana ASI fires at brother over family dispute

Nikhil Bhardwaj
Tribune News Service
Ludhiana, April 28

An Assistant Sub Inspector, deployed at PAU police station in Ludhiana, fired at his brother, also an ASI, from his official weapon on Wednesday.

The injured cop, Vijay Kumar, suffered a bullet injury to his stomach. He works in the police force engaged with the Municipal Corporation, Ludhiana.

ASI Vijay, along with the police force and a team of Municipal Corporation, had gone to demolish some illegal structure at Gopal Nagar. When the team was about to start the demolition, ASI Janak Raj reached the spot where an argument ensued with his brother Vijay. The ASI fired at his brother from close range.

SHO Haibowal Neeraj Chaudhary said the reason for the firing was an old family dispute between the brothers.

After the incident, the injured was taken to hospital in a private car.

Senior cops, led by the ADCP Sameer Verma, ACP Gurpreet and others had reached the spot.

The accused ASI fled from the spot after the incident. The injured cop is undergoing treatment at DMC hospital and is said to be out of danger.