Hoshiarpur Brawl: 3 Dead, Several Sustain Injuries After Clash Breaks Out Between 2 Groups in Punjab
Three people died of gunshot injuries and a few others sustained injuries after a clash broke out between two groups in Hoshiarpur district of Punjab, said an official. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Hoshiarpur, Surender Lamba, the clash had taken place around 15 days ago over a minor issue.
Hoshiarpur, November 10: Three people died of gunshot injuries and a few others sustained injuries after a clash broke out between two groups in Hoshiarpur district of Punjab, said an official. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Hoshiarpur, Surender Lamba, the clash had taken place around 15 days ago over a minor issue.
Sharing details about the incident, the official said, "Police Station Moranwali Village in Hoshiarpur district reported a clash between two groups, in which three people of one group sustained vital injuries as a result of gunshots. On receiving the information, police reached the spot to verify the incident and tried to follow up on the treatment of the injured. But unfortunately, the victims died before reaching the hospital and the doctors declared them as brought dead." Punjab Brawl Video: Two Groups Clash in Khanna, Attack Each Other With Sticks.
"The people from both the groups were residents of Moranwali. They had a minor clash nearly 15 days ago as well, over a small issue," said the official. "An individual identified as Gurpreet Singh had called some people from his rehabilitation centre who used sharp weapons to attack the victims, after which they sustained deep injuries on their vital organs, following which they lost their lives," stated the SSP. Two Held for Snatching, Gang Dismantled After Shootout in Punjab.
The official further said that an FIR has been registered under relevant sections and further investigation is being carried out in the matter. "We have rounded up suspects so far, out of which two main suspects Gurpreet Singh Gopi and Damanpreet Singh, have also sustained injuries. Our teams are carrying out raids and the other accused will also be arrested soon," said SSP Lamba. Further details on the matter are awaited.
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