Complete shutdown in Phagwara over attack on Shiv Sena leader, son; FIR registered
PTC News Desk: Tensions gripped Phagwara on Wednesday as the city observed a complete shutdown following attack on Shiv Sena Punjab vice-president Inderjit Karwal and his son Zimmi Karwal on Tuesday evening.
The assault was carried out by group of unknown armed assailants prompting widespread outrage among Hindu organisations calling for swift and decisive police action.
The victims were rushed to Civil Hospital after the attack. Senior Superintendent of Police Gaurav Toora who, along with SP Phagwara Madhvi Sharma also remained at the hospital.
A case under Sections 109, 126(2), 190, 191(3), 25 of the BNS against six assailants has been registered. Two assailants have been identified as Tanish, alias Binda, and Sunil, both residents of Balmiki Mohalla in Phagwara.
DSP Bharat Bhushan inspected the site, while SP Phagwara Madhvi Sharma indicated that the incident may be linked to previous personal disputes.
- PTC NEWS
