Amritsar Horror: Youth Shot Dead Over Scooter Parking Dispute
A young man was shot dead in Amritsar's Anand Avenue after a dispute over a parked scooter. Police have named three brothers as suspects.
A trivial argument over a parked scooter turned fatal in Amritsar's Anand Avenue, where a young man was shot dead right outside his own residence. The incident, which has sent shockwaves through the neighborhood, has led the police to name three brothers as the primary suspects in the brazen killing.
The Deadly Confrontation
The victim, identified as Amit Sabharwal, had arrived at his home along with a friend on an Activa scooter. According to the police, the vehicle was parked outside the house when three residents of the same neighborhood—brothers Abhi Shah, Sunny Shah, and Hritik Shah—approached them.
What began as a request to move the scooter to the side quickly escalated into a heated argument. In a sudden burst of violence, Abhi Shah allegedly produced a pistol and fired five to six rounds at Amit Sabharwal. The onslaught proved fatal, leaving the youth dead on the spot.
Police Investigation and Manhunt
The Gate Hakima Police Station was alerted to the tragedy by the victim's father, Sunil Sabarwal. SHO Baljinder Singh confirmed that the police are currently analyzing CCTV footage of the incident to gather further evidence.
While the suspects have been identified, the police admitted that no arrests have been made so far.
"Raids are being conducted, and the perpetrators will soon be apprehended and put behind bars,"stated SHO Baljinder Singh.
Political Firestorm Erupts
The murder has quickly evolved into a political battleground, with opposition leaders slamming the Punjab government for a perceived collapse of law and order.
BJP's Stern Critique
BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his horror at the "spine-chilling" murder. He questioned the accountability of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who also manages the home portfolio.
Bittu accused the administration of relying on "hollow claims and PR gimmicks" instead of ensuring the safety of citizens, noting that when people are not safe even at their own doorsteps, it signifies an absolute failure of the state.
SAD's Harsh Allegations
Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia also launched a scathing attack on the state government. Majithia alleged that the Home Minister remained "intoxicated by deep sleep" while bodies riddled with bullets continue to fall across the state.
Referring to the victim being shot in the forehead, Majithia questioned the government's vision of 'Rangla Punjab' and accused Chief Minister Mann of prioritizing Delhi leaders over the security of Punjab's residents, asserting that the state needs security rather than "goon rule."