50 metres away from police station, man shot dead by unknown assailants in Amritsar
PTC News Desk: A 25-year-old man was shot dead in Amritsar just around 50 steps away from a police post. The incident took place at around 10:50 pm on Thursday when two men riding a scooter allegedly opened multiple rounds of fire at him.
One of the bullets hit the victim near his chest following which he was immediately transported to the hospital where he succumbed to the injuries.
The deceased worked as a Zomato delivery executive. He had got married around two years ago and has a one-year-old child.
Police from Islamabad police station reached the spot after receiving information about the incident and began an investigation. According to police, the body has been sent for post-mortem examination. Officials said efforts are underway to identify and arrest the accused soon.
The deceased has been identified as Sahil Gill, a resident of Kot Khalsa. The shooting took place around 40 steps from his house and approximately 50 steps from the Kot Khalsa police post.
According to eyewitnesses, two men arrived at the spot on a scooter and fired several rounds at Sahil. One of the bullets struck him. The attackers then fled the scene on the scooter.
Sahil’s father, Mukhtiar Singh, said his son had left home to buy vegetables. Around 10 minutes later, local residents came to the house and informed the family that Sahil had been shot.
When the family reached the spot, they found Sahil lying injured. He was immediately taken to the hospital, but doctors could not save him.
As soon as police received information about the firing, senior officials, including the SHO, reached the spot. An officer of ADCP rank also inspected the scene.
Police have started collecting evidence related to the incident. Officials said efforts are underway to identify the attackers and arrest them at the earliest.
- PTC NEWS
