Tribune News Service

Amritsar, May 24

A firing incident over an old enmity left three persons injured in Bhindar colony falling under the jurisdiction of Chatiwind police station on Sunday.

Following preliminary probe, the police have booked five persons on charges of murder bid and the Arms Act.

Those booked have been identified as Gurdev Singh, Sharanbir Singh, both residents of Bhinder colony, Amritpal Singh Kahlon of Tarn Taran road, Bharpoor Singh of Kot Mit Singh and Joban Singh of Naushehra Dhalla village in Tarn Taran.

The complainant, Lovejit Singh, told the police that they had nabbed a thief, which led to an altercation with Gurdev. He said his family already had a dispute with Gurdev. He said owing to this, the accused intercepted him near gurdwara in the village and started a brawl. On seeing this Jaskaran, Rajbir Kaur of Gurwali and Gursewak Singh Kasel village intervened and tried to rescue.

He said before anybody could understand, Sharanbir started firing at them, thus leading to injuries to Jaskaran, Rajbir and Gursewak.

Sub-Inspector Harmit Singh said a case of attempt to murder, criminal conspiracy and the Arms Act has been registered against the accused. The Sub-Inspector said the victims were still unfit for the statement. He said raids were on to nab the accused.