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Crime
Bikers surround scooter rider, shoot his arm in Punjab; victim in serious condition
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 04:02 PM
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A group of bikers encircled a scooter rider in Punjab and shot him in the arm, leaving him seriously injured and hospitalized. Police are probing the incident while the victim's family denies any personal feud.
Punjab police are investigating a violent incident that unfolded on a local road when a group of bikers surrounded a lone scooter rider and opened fire, striking him in the arm. The sudden attack caused panic among bystanders and led to an immediate emergency response.
The injured rider was rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors confirmed serious injuries, requiring intensive care. Family members of the victim have stated that there was no personal enmity or prior dispute with the assailants, suggesting the motive remains unclear.
Authorities have launched a case under the state's criminal provisions and are seeking witnesses and CCTV footage to identify the perpetrators. The investigation is ongoing, and police have appealed to the public for any information that could aid in apprehending those responsible.
The incident has raised concerns about road safety and the prevalence of mob violence in the region, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of traffic and criminal laws.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
The injured rider was rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors confirmed serious injuries, requiring intensive care. Family members of the victim have stated that there was no personal enmity or prior dispute with the assailants, suggesting the motive remains unclear.
Authorities have launched a case under the state's criminal provisions and are seeking witnesses and CCTV footage to identify the perpetrators. The investigation is ongoing, and police have appealed to the public for any information that could aid in apprehending those responsible.
The incident has raised concerns about road safety and the prevalence of mob violence in the region, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of traffic and criminal laws.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.