Two groups exchange fire over eviction of physically challenged tenant from room

Two groups opened fire at each other over the issue of removing a physically challenged tenant from house at Dhandari Khurd on Saturday night. One of the groups was led by SAD leader Paramjit Singh, alias Tonna, while the other was led by landlord Ranjit Boparai.

Four persons suffered bullet injuries in the exchange of fire and they were undergoing treatment at different hospitals in the city and said to be out of danger.

Station House Officer (SHO), Focal Point, Inspector Amandeep Singh Brar, said a dispute erupted after a physically challenged tenant was forced to leave the room owing to non-payment of rent to the landlord, Ranjit. After SAD leader Paramjit came to know about the development, he, along with his aides, came in the support of the tenant and had heated arguments with the landlord. Even the landlord and his aides had also challenged the opposite party.

In no time, heated arguments took a ghastly turn when Paramjit and Ranjit opened fire at each other. One of the bullets hit the servant of Paramjit while three persons from the Ranjit’s group suffered bullet injuries. The injured received bullet injuries on their legs and arms only due to which they survived, the SHO said.

Brar said both suspects had used their licensed weapon and fired around five bullets.

A cross case of attempt to murder was registered against both parties and raids were being conducted to nab them, he added.