Punjab: Lawyer critically injured in broad daylight firing
Babushahi Bureau
Amritsar (Punjab), July 21, 2025: A shocking incident unfolded on Monday morning in the Jandiala Guru area of Amritsar, where unidentified assailants opened indiscriminate fire on a local lawyer, triggering panic in the area.
The victim, identified as Advocate Lakhwinder Singh, was en route to the Amritsar court from his residence when the attack occurred.As his vehicle reached the vicinity of Jandiala Guru, three unidentified youths, lying in wait, ambushed the car and opened heavy gunfire.
Advocate Singh sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was immediately rushed to a private hospital in Amritsar by local residents. His condition is reported to be critical, and he remains under close medical supervision.
Following the incident, Jandiala police reached the scene and cordoned off the area. Authorities have begun examining CCTV footage from nearby locations to identify the assailants.
However, preliminary investigations have so far revealed no evidence of personal enmity, extortion threats, or professional rivalry, adding to the mystery surrounding the case.
DSP Ravinder Singh of Jandiala confirmed that a case has been registered based on the victim’s statement.
“We are investigating all possible angles. CCTV footage and technical evidence are being analyzed, and we are confident the culprits will be apprehended soon,” he stated.
In light of the incident, security measures in the region have been intensified. Police have urged residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with the investigation.