Masked attackers open fire at pesticide trader's house in Jalalabad

In Jalalabad, Punjab, near the India-Pakistan border, unknown attackers opened fire on the house of a pesticide trader late at night. According to reports, the incident took place in Street No. 1 of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Colony, where four masked youths on two motorcycles targeted a trader's house, firing a total of 5 rounds before fleeing the scene.

The attackers fired at the main gate of the house. Investigation revealed that bullet marks were visible on the main gate, while one bullet pierced the gate and hit the inner wall of the house. Fortunately, no one was injured in the entire incident and all family members are safe.

According to available information, the pesticide trader and his family were asleep inside the house when the attack occurred. Despite the sound of gunfire during the night, the family was unaware of the incident at the time. The next morning, when the main door of the house was opened, family members noticed the bullet marks on the gate. They then realised that their house had been attacked during the night. Bullet marks were also found on the inner wall of the house.

The entire incident was captured on a CCTV camera installed outside the house. According to details obtained from the police, Gurcharan Lal, son of Panna Singh, a resident of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Colony, is in the pesticide business. CCTV footage shows that late at night, at approximately 3:17, four youths on two motorcycles arrived outside their house. All four youths had covered their faces and heads with cloth to hide their identities.

Further details of the incident revealed that the motorcycles the attackers arrived on had no number plates. According to reports, the accused conducted a recce of the surrounding situation in the street before carrying out the act. The four youths first entered the street and returned after observing the surrounding area. Subsequently, they stood outside Gurcharan Lal's house and fired 5 continuous rounds at the main gate. After the firing, all the accused quickly fled the scene on their motorcycles.

The homeowner, Gurcharan Lal, expressed great surprise at this unexpected attack. He stated that he has no enmity with anyone and does not understand why his house was targeted. According to Gurcharan Lal, "I have no enmity with anyone. I do not know why someone fired at my house. It is possible that someone fired at my house by mistake." The trader explicitly denied any dispute or old grudge.

Upon learning of the incident, Jalalabad police immediately reached the spot and began an investigation. The DSP of Jalalabad stated that the police had received information about the firing, following which a police team reached the scene. The police are currently investigating who carried out the firing and what the reason behind it was. The DSP further added that since the entire incident was recorded on CCTV cameras, efforts are being made to identify the accused based on the footage. The police have claimed that the accused who carried out this incident will be arrested soon.