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Crime
Gunfire Shakes Heran Village in Ludhiana as Attackers Open Fire on NRI's Locked House
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 10:16 AM
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Early Wednesday morning, gunshots rang out in Heran village, Ludhiana, when assailants in a white car opened fire on an NRI's locked residence.
Heran, a village in Ludhiana district of Punjab, was jolted by a burst of gunfire early on Wednesday. According to local reports, a white‑coloured vehicle arrived at the scene and its occupants opened fire on a locked house belonging to a non‑resident Indian (NRI). The sudden volley of bullets caused panic among villagers and prompted an immediate police response.
Police officials arrived at the location shortly after the shots were heard and secured the area. The house remained locked during the incident, and no information on injuries or fatalities has been released so far. Investigators are collecting forensic evidence and reviewing any available CCTV footage to identify the perpetrators.
Authorities have launched a probe into the motive behind the attack, while urging residents to remain vigilant. The incident adds to a series of isolated violent episodes reported in the region, prompting calls for heightened security measures in rural Punjab.
The investigation is ongoing, and police have appealed to anyone with relevant information to come forward. Further updates will be provided as the case develops.
Police officials arrived at the location shortly after the shots were heard and secured the area. The house remained locked during the incident, and no information on injuries or fatalities has been released so far. Investigators are collecting forensic evidence and reviewing any available CCTV footage to identify the perpetrators.
Authorities have launched a probe into the motive behind the attack, while urging residents to remain vigilant. The incident adds to a series of isolated violent episodes reported in the region, prompting calls for heightened security measures in rural Punjab.
The investigation is ongoing, and police have appealed to anyone with relevant information to come forward. Further updates will be provided as the case develops.