Broad daylight shooting in Ferozepur's Alike Village leaves two injured
Ferozepur, November 20, 2024: A shocking daylight shooting incident has disrupted the peace in Alike village of Ferozepur, leaving two young men seriously injured. The violence reportedly stemmed from a dispute over a financial transaction between two groups.
According to Bhagwan Singh, father of one of the injured, the situation escalated during a heated argument. His son, Shankar, along with another youth, Mukhtiar Singh, climbed onto a rooftop to observe the commotion. Amid the altercation, shots were fired, striking both Shankar and Mukhtiar. The injured were promptly rushed to a private hospital in Ferozepur for treatment.
In response to the allegations, Balkar Singh, a village member accused of firing the shots, denied involvement, claiming he was unwell and bedridden at the time of the incident.
The district police have begun investigating the matter. DSP Sukhwinder Singh confirmed that the shooting occurred due to a financial dispute, leaving two individuals injured. He assured that appropriate legal action would follow based on the statements from those involved.