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Crime
Gunmen Fire at Former Councillor's Home in Mohali's Baltana
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 11:16 AM
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Unidentified assailants opened fire at the residence of a former councillor in Baltana, Mohali, late at night.
A violent incident occurred in the Baltana area of Mohali when unidentified individuals opened fire at the home of a former municipal councillor. The attack took place late at night, disrupting the peace of the locality.
According to initial reports, the assailants arrived at the residence after dark and discharged weapons before fleeing the scene. The specific motive behind the shooting has not been disclosed in the immediate aftermath of the incident.
Local police have been alerted to the situation and are expected to investigate the crime scene to identify the perpetrators. Authorities are reviewing surveillance footage and gathering statements from witnesses to establish the sequence of events.
The incident has raised concerns about security in the area, with residents expressing anxiety over the sudden outbreak of violence targeting a public figure.
According to initial reports, the assailants arrived at the residence after dark and discharged weapons before fleeing the scene. The specific motive behind the shooting has not been disclosed in the immediate aftermath of the incident.
Local police have been alerted to the situation and are expected to investigate the crime scene to identify the perpetrators. Authorities are reviewing surveillance footage and gathering statements from witnesses to establish the sequence of events.
The incident has raised concerns about security in the area, with residents expressing anxiety over the sudden outbreak of violence targeting a public figure.