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'15-20 rounds fired': 2 killed, 2 injured as assailants open fire outside homes in Punjab

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

In short

Two people were killed and two others injured in a shooting incident outside homes in Moga town, Punjab, when unidentified assailants opened fire with multiple rounds from a Black Scorpio SUV. The deceased are Sahil Jindal and Gagan Jindal, while the injured are being treated at a hospital. Police have named some suspects but a probe is ongoing. The assailants fired at least 15-20 rounds, and eyewitnesses reported that five people were outside their homes when the attack occurred. The Moga SSP, Sartaj Singh Chahal, stated that police have initiated an investigation and have recovered three shells from the scene. CCTV cameras and forensic teams are being checked for further evidence.

Key points

  • Two people were killed and two others injured.: Two people were killed and two others injured.
  • The deceased are Sahil Jindal and Gagan Jindal.: The deceased are Sahil Jindal and Gagan Jindal.
  • The injured are being treated at a hospital.: The injured are being treated at a hospital.

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BATHINDA: Two persons died, and two others sustained serious injuries when unidentified persons fired multiple gunshots from a Black Scorpio SUV late Sunday at Angadpura locality of Moga town.

The deceased have been identified as cousins Sahil Jindal and Gagan Jindal, while the injured have been rushed to a hospital.

Five people were standing outside their homes that, as per police, some people arrived in a Black Scorpio and fired indiscriminately.

Prima facie, it is a case of personal enmity and the family has named some suspects. A probe has been started.

While police said the number of rounds fired remains unclear, eyewitnesses said the assailants fired at least 15-20 rounds.

Moga SSP Sartaj Singh Chahal said, “We have initiated an investigation. Our teams rushed to the spot immediately. Prima facie, five people were sitting outside their homes when a black Scorpio arrived, and assailants inside opened fire. We have recovered three shells from the spot. A forensic team was also called to the spot. We are checking nearby CCTV cameras.”

Original source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

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