Amritsar Horror: Man Shot Dead, Friend Injured in Targeted Attack
A man was killed and his friend injured in a targeted shooting in Amritsar's Cheeta village due to personal enmity. Police have identified the suspects.
A peaceful evening in the Cheeta village of Amritsar turned into a scene of chaos and bloodshed on Monday, as a group of men opened fire on two individuals. The brutal attack, fueled by a long-standing personal enmity, left one man dead and another seriously injured.
Ambush During Prayers
The victims, identified as Tirath Singh and Ranjeet Singh, had traveled to the village with the intention of offering prayers. However, they were ambushed by a group of assailants who unleashed a barrage of bullets. According to the police, between seven to eight rounds were fired during the attack.
Tirath Singh bore the brunt of the firing. He was rushed to a nearby hospital in a critical state, but doctors pronounced him dead upon arrival. His companion, Ranjeet Singh, also sustained gunshot injuries during the assault.
Police Identify the Attackers
Amritsar Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kanwalpreet Singh Chahal confirmed the incident, stating that the attack was the result of a deep-rooted personal grudge. The police have already moved to identify the perpetrators and are in the process of registering a First Information Report (FIR).
The individuals named in connection with the crime include:
- Gurjit Singh
- Gurjant Singh
- Harkir Singh (also known as Haki)
- A man identified as 'Gora'
- The village Nambardar
Political Connections
The tragedy has gained further attention due to the victim's family ties. SSP Chahal revealed that Tirath Singh’s family is well-connected within the local administration and political sphere. His brother, Karel Singh, is a member of the Block Samiti, while his mother serves as the village Sarpanch. Both are associated with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
A Pattern of Violence
This shooting is the latest in a string of violent incidents to rock the region. Just a few days prior, on Saturday, another young man named Amit Sabharwal was murdered in Amritsar's Anand Avenue. In that separate instance, Sabharwal was shot five to six times with a pistol following a trivial argument over a parked scooter, as reported by the Gate Hakima Police Station.
Police investigations into the Cheeta village massacre are ongoing as they work to apprehend the named suspects.