A shocking incident unfolded in Moga, Punjab, on Monday when armed assailants opened indiscriminate fire in broad daylight, murdering two young men. The attackers arrived in a black Scorpio vehicle that bore no number plates. Sahil Jindal and Gagan Jindal, who are cousins, were standing right outside their residence when the attackers targeted them with a barrage of bullets. More than 20 rounds were fired during the assault, resulting in multiple bullet injuries to both Sahil and Gagan, who died on the spot. Four other individuals were also wounded in the violent episode.
Chief Minister directs DGP visit as police arrest five suspects
As news of the gruesome murders spread rapidly, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann took immediate notice and dispatched the Punjab DGP directly to the scene. Strict directives were issued to apprehend the culprits without delay, galvanizing the local police force into action. Following swift raids and investigations, law enforcement authorities have successfully arrested 5 individuals in connection with the crime.
Old rivalry suspected as opposition parties slam the state government
Police officials stated their belief that the shooting stems from an ongoing personal enmity or old rivalry. Investigators are currently scanning CCTV footage from nearby cameras to identify the black Scorpio used in the crime and trace the movements of the occupants. However, the tragic event provided immediate ammunition for opposition parties to target Bhagwant Mann's administration. Punjab opposition leader Partap Singh Bajwa asserted that law and order in Punjab has completely collapsed and criminals run rampant, adding that Mann has no right to remain in power.
BJP leaders launch scathing attacks alongside a tragic drug overdose death in Bathinda
The Bharatiya Janata Party also launched severe attacks against the state leadership. Former Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar claimed that the administration has turned Punjab into a place resembling Pakistan, citing daily killings and a helpless police force. Meanwhile, BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia labeled the ruling party an anarchic and criminal organization, stating that hardly a day passes without news of murders and drug abuse emerging from the state. Adding to the grim law and order picture, another young man was shot dead in a dispute over scooter parking in Punjab. Concurrently, a distressing report emerged from Bathinda on Monday, where a 32-year-old man died on a street in Parasram Nagar due to a drug overdose. A motorcycle was parked near the body, and a syringe remained stuck in the young man's arm, causing panic among residents. Police shifted the body to a hospital, though the deceased has not yet been identified.
