Ludhiana gurdwara firing: Unidentified attackers open fire at gurdwara gate; threatening letter names Sikh leaders
PTC News Desk: A miscreant opened fire at the gate of Gurdwara Gopalsar Gagra in Ludhiana, firing two rounds. The accused had covered his face with a cloth. After the shooting, he threw a threatening letter at the gate and immediately fled the scene. A video of the incident has also surfaced.
In the letter, the attacker allegedly threatened to kill Gurdwara Sahib head Baba Amarjit Singh and Gurinder Singh Rumi, a worker of the Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal).
After receiving information about the incident, Ludhiana Rural Police reached the spot and launched an investigation. Police are checking CCTV footage from cameras installed in the village to identify the accused and trace where he came from.
What does letter say ?
The incident has raised several serious concerns as the accused targeted a gurdwara with a threatening letter. The letter reportedly mentions leaders associated with the Akali Dal and BJP, Baba Amarjit Singh, the head sevadar of Gurdwara Gopalsar Gagra, and Youth Akali Dal leader Gurinder Singh Rumi.
The letter allegedly warns these individuals that they will face consequences. It reportedly objects to Gurinder Singh Rumi’s association with the Akali Dal and Baba Amarjit Singh’s decision to honour Akali leaders and the Jathedar. The letter also allegedly refers to an earlier firing incident at Gurinder Singh Rumi’s house and threatens further serious consequences.
After receiving information about the incident, police officers reached the spot and launched an investigation. They are also questioning the leaders who were reportedly named in the threat.
According to police, an unidentified motorcyclist with his face covered fired two rounds late at night. Police have registered a case and launched investigation into the matter. They have said efforts are underway to arrest thes accused soon.
However, the identity of the person behind the firing, the motive for the attack and the truth behind the claims made in the letter remain unclear. Further details are expected to emerge as the police investigation progresses.
- PTC NEWS
