Tribune News Service

Panchkula, August 23

A 49-year-old man was allegedly shot at by his son for objecting to bringing a friend home at Khadkua village in Pinjore. The victim, identified as Om Prakash, works as a security guard at Military Engineering Services, Chandimandir.

The police have arrested the suspect, Yograj. The victim, who suffered bullet injuries, was taken to the PGI and was discharged later.

Two shots fired

Yograj fired a shot at his father. When Om Prakash ran to save his life, he fired another shot. The bullet hit him in the left hip.

The incident took place around 6 pm on Sunday when Yograj’s friend came to meet him. His father objected to his friend’s visit and and argument ensued.

Yograj first hit his father in the head with a bottle and then brought a pistol from inside the house.

He fired a shot at his father. When Om Prakash ran to save his life, Yograj fired another shot. The bullet hit him in the left hip.

A known person took the injured to the sub-divisional hospital in Kalka from where he was referred to the PGI.

The police said the man and his son lived in adjoining houses and often quarrelled. Yograj is married and has two children, the police added.

A case has been registered under Section 307 (attempt to murder) and the relevant sections of the Arms Act at the Pinjore police station.

The Pinjore SHO, Inspector Ram Pal, said the suspect had confessed to the crime. “We are also doing a background check on the suspect,” he added.