Jalandhar, November 13 : The case registered by Jalandhar Police against two cafe owners for allegedly violating restrictions on carrying and displaying firearms at public places has taken a fresh turn after CCTV footage linked to the incident surfaced on social media.
The FIR names Shiv Thapar, owner of Black Ball Billiards Cafe, and Lovepreet Singh, alias Love, associated with True Blend Cafe. The footage has triggered questions about the circumstances in which the firearm became visible inside the cafe and the allegations made against the two owners.
According to claims circulating alongside the CCTV footage, the video does not show anyone taking out or waving a pistol or opening fire inside the premises. Instead, the footage reportedly shows Shiv Thapar getting up, during which his shirt moves upwards and the firearm tucked at his waist becomes visible. The footage has therefore raised questions about whether the incident involved an intentional display of the weapon or whether it became visible inadvertently.
As per information shared about the incident, the episode took place at a cafe in Urban Estate Phase-II. Sources cited in the account said that the son of a hospital owner visited the cafe along with several security personnel. After allegedly noticing a pistol tucked into Thapar's waistband, he reportedly brought the matter to the attention of the police.
The case has also raised questions over the role attributed to Lovepreet Singh. The supplied account claims that he was booked for allegedly failing to prevent the incident, although it maintains that he was not present at the spot. His alleged presence or absence at the relevant time, as well as the specific basis for including him in the FIR, requires clarification from the police and the concerned parties.
In its earlier press briefing, police reportedly stated that the firearms were visible and that the incident had created an atmosphere of fear among members of the public. Police also conducted a raid at the cafe and arrested both owners. During the operation, a .45-bore pistol was reportedly recovered from Shiv Thapar.
The case was registered at Police Station Division No. 7, Jalandhar, as FIR No. 301 dated November 11, 2026, under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), according to the information provided.
The emergence of the CCTV footage has brought the circumstances of the incident into focus. However, the complete recording, its authenticity, the relevant police investigation and the statements of the complainant and accused would need to be examined before drawing conclusions about the incident.
The Jalandhar Times will update this report if the police or the cafe owners issue further clarification.
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