Punjab News: A sensational incident has happened in Amritsar, Punjab, which has shaken the entire area. Some miscreants entered the house of an NRI Sukhchain Singh and opened fire.
Punjab News: A sensational incident has happened in Amritsar, Punjab, which has shaken the entire area. Some miscreants entered the house of an NRI Sukhchain Singh and opened fire. Sukhchain Singh was seriously injured in this incident. During the incident, the children present in the house pleaded with the miscreants with folded hands, but they did not listen. The matter of ransom is also coming to the fore behind this incident. The police have started investigating the matter and have taken possession of the footage obtained from the CCTV cameras installed in the house.
Deadly attack on NRI in Amritsar
Giving information about this incident, the police said that this incident took place at around 7 am in Dabuji area of Amritsar. The unknown attackers first argued with the family members and then took out their weapons and opened fire on NRI Sukhchain Singh. During the firing, there was screaming in the house, and the children pleaded with folded hands to the miscreants to stop. Despite this, the miscreants fired three bullets and fled from the spot. The police believe that this incident was done for the purpose of ransom, but the truth will come out only after a full investigation of the case.
An NRI, Sukhchain Singh, was shot in his home in Daburji village, Amritsar, after recently returning from the USA. The shocking incident, caught on CCTV, shows two assailants firing three shots at him. He’s now in serious condition and has been admitted to the hospital. pic.twitter.com/HyFORgr3rI— Gagandeep Singh (@Gagan4344) August 24, 2024
Firing inside the house
The injured NRI was immediately rushed to the hospital, where his condition remains critical. Police and local officials inspected the spot and examined the CCTV footage. Police officials said that Sukhchain Singh lived in America and had recently returned home. He had built a hotel here and also bought an expensive car. The police is investigating the case from many angles, including the case of the first wife's suicide and the recent property dispute.
Questions raised on Chief Minister
Political rhetoric has also started regarding this incident. Shiromani Akali Dal spokesperson said that this incident reveals the increasing crime in Punjab. He raised questions on the security of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the law and order situation. At the same time, Minister Kuldeep S Dhaliwal assured immediate action considering the seriousness of the matter and appealed to the NRIs to resolve their disputes by mutual consent. BJP leader Tarun Chugh also expressed concern over the increasing anarchy in Punjab and demanded the Chief Minister to pay attention to law and order. This incident has raised serious questions about law and order in the entire Punjab.