Midnight Terror in Nalagarh: Gunmen Fire Four Rounds Outside Home
Two unidentified men opened fire outside a home in Himachal Pradesh's Nalagarh. Police are scanning CCTV to find the motorcycle-borne suspects.
Panic gripped the Buta Palasi area of Nalagarh in Himachal Pradesh’s Solan district when two unidentified assailants unleashed a barrage of gunfire outside a residential house in the dead of night. The Nalagarh firing incident has left the local community shaken, as bullets struck a vehicle parked on the premises during the brazen attack.
The Midnight Ambush
The incident unfolded around 12:50 am on the intervening night of October 23 and 24. According to police reports, two men arriving on a motorcycle targeted the residence, firing a total of four rounds before speeding away from the scene.
The homeowner, Manpreet Singh, a resident of Buta Palasi village, recounted the terrifying moment in his police complaint. Singh stated that he was inside his home when the sudden sound of gunshots alerted him. Upon rushing outside to investigate the noise, he caught a glimpse of the two unidentified suspects fleeing on their motorcycle.
Damage and Casualties
While the gunfire caused significant alarm, no injuries were reported. However, the physical evidence of the attack was clear:
- Two bullets directly struck a four-wheeler parked outside the house.
- Two rounds were fired into the air, contributing to the panic in the neighborhood.
Police Response and Investigation
A team from the Nalagarh police arrived promptly at the scene to secure the area. During their initial inspection, officers recovered four spent cartridge casings, which have been taken for analysis.
The gravity of the situation drew the attention of senior officials, with Baddi Superintendent of Police Vinod Dhiman visiting the site personally to oversee the operation and direct the investigation team.
The Hunt for the Assailants
To ensure a foolproof investigation, a team from the forensic science laboratory was summoned to collect critical evidence from the site. The police have officially registered a case at the Nalagarh police station, invoking the Arms Act and relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Investigators are currently focusing on the following leads:
- CCTV Analysis: Police are scanning footage from cameras installed at the residence and in the surrounding vicinity to track the movement of the motorcycle and identify the suspects.
- Raids: Multiple police teams have been deployed to conduct raids at suspected hideouts to nab the accused.
Authorities have stated that the investigation is ongoing and they are examining all possible angles to determine the motive behind the attack.