Amritsar: A 28-year-old man was shot dead outside his residence in Amritsar in a chilling incident triggered by a trivial dispute over moving a parked scooty. The brutal attack has left the local neighborhood in shock and the victim's family devastated. According to police, a heated verbal altercation broke out between the two parties regarding a parked two-wheeler, which quickly escalated into gunfire. The injured victim was rushed to a hospital in a critical condition, where medical personnel pronounced him dead upon arrival. Local law enforcement has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the matter and registered a formal case based on a complaint filed by the victim's father.
Dispute Erupts Over Scooty Parking
Police officials stated on Saturday that the tragic shooting took place late Friday night. The confrontation began when the issue of removing a parked Activa scooty arose outside the victim's home. The deceased has been identified as Amit Sabharwal, who worked as a marketing professional. According to investigators, the suspect repeatedly honked his car horn, demanding that Amit move the scooter out of the way. This triggered a heated argument between the two men. Amid the escalating tensions, the accused drew a firearm and fired six rounds at close range directly at Amit before fleeing the scene.
FIR Registered and Police Manhunt Underway
Authorities reported that the incident occurred in the Anand Avenue locality situated along Chheharta Road. Both the victim, Amit, and the accused resided in the same neighborhood. An FIR has been registered following a formal complaint lodged by the victim's father, Sunil Sabharwal. Police revealed that out of the six shots fired by the assailant, four struck Amit in the head and abdomen, causing critical injuries. He was immediately transported to a hospital, where attending doctors declared him dead. Police have booked three individuals for murder and deployed multiple teams to apprehend the culprits.
CCTV Footage Scanned and Political Backlash
To piece together the sequence of events, law enforcement personnel are scouring CCTV footage from surrounding areas to trace the movement and escape route of the perpetrators. Following this violent episode, opposition parties launched sharp criticisms against the AAP government, alleging a complete breakdown of law and order across the state. Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia strongly condemned the Punjab government over the incident and demanded immediate, stern action to ensure public safety.
