Jalandhar, November 10: A shocking incident of firing was reported in the early hours of Tuesday (November 10) in 3 Star Colony, near Hoshiarpur Road, Jalandhar, where a man allegedly opened fire at his father-in-law’s residence following a family dispute. The incident took place between 2:00 AM and 2:30 AM, leaving one person injured with a bullet wound to his hand. The injured man, identified in the media report as Chauhan, who is reportedly a Congress leader and property dealer, was rushed to a hospital for treatment, where doctors were expected to perform surgery.
According to the statement given by a woman from the victim's family, her daughter had allegedly been facing harassment and physical abuse at her matrimonial home for nearly a year. She claimed that the daughter was beaten and forced to leave her husband's house two days before the firing incident, following which she returned to her parental home. The woman alleged that her son-in-law, identified as Mandeep Singh Ginni, later arrived at their residence demanding the keys to a car. When the family refused to hand over the keys, an argument reportedly broke out and the situation turned violent.
The woman further alleged that some young men entered the premises by jumping over the boundary wall and that two rounds were fired during the incident. One of the bullets struck her husband in the hand. The family also levelled allegations of drug consumption against the accused and appealed to the authorities for strict action.
After receiving information, police reached the spot and initiated an investigation. Empty cartridges were reportedly recovered from the scene, while statements of the victim's family members were recorded. Police are examining the circumstances surrounding the incident, and further details regarding the registration of an FIR and the arrest of the accused are awaited. Further developments are expected as the investigation progresses.
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