Firing broke out in Khasi Kalan village of Meharban area of Ludhiana on Wednesday afternoon during a meeting organized to resolve a property dispute between two former real estate partners. During this time, two people of the same village, Sukhjit Singh and Sukhdev Singh, were injured by bullets.
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Sukhjit Singh’s condition is critical and he has been admitted to Fortis Hospital on Chandigarh Road, while Sukhdev Singh is undergoing treatment at CMC Hospital.
Firing over land dispute
According to ASI Radhe Sham of Meharban police station, preliminary investigation has revealed that there was a dispute going on over a piece of land between Sukhjeet and Sukhdev, former partners in real estate business. To resolve the dispute, both the parties gathered in the village with their companions.
A scuffle broke out after the altercation. Firing started between the two sides. Police have not yet been able to find out who fired the shots and how many weapons were used.
ASI Radhe Shyam said:
ASI Radhe Shyam said that we are interrogating the eyewitnesses, but many people are reluctant to speak. The incident has created tension in the area, with police stepping up efforts to uncover the truth.
Authorities want clarity on the circumstances of the shooting and are investigating whether more people were involved. He said further action would be taken based on eyewitness statements and forensic findings.