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Crime
Shooting on Birthday Night in Ludhiana's Shingar Cinema Road Turns Celebration into Chaos
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 09:36 AM
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A birthday celebration on Shingar Cinema Road in Ludhiana turned violent when a group of youths pelted stones at a Thar vehicle and opened fire, injuring the driver.
On a birthday night in the bustling Harcharan Nagar area of Ludhiana, revelry on Shingar Cinema Road was abruptly interrupted by a violent episode. A group of young men approached a Thar SUV, threw stones at the vehicle and then opened fire, striking the driver.
Police reports indicate that the incident occurred shortly after midnight, when the celebration was in full swing. The driver sustained injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Several by‑standers were also shaken by the sudden gunfire.
Local law enforcement arrived at the scene within minutes, cordoned off the area and began an investigation. Officers are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby shops and have launched a man‑hunt for the alleged assailants. The incident has raised concerns about public safety during private gatherings in crowded city locales.
Authorities have urged residents to report any suspicious activity and assured that a thorough probe will be conducted to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Police reports indicate that the incident occurred shortly after midnight, when the celebration was in full swing. The driver sustained injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Several by‑standers were also shaken by the sudden gunfire.
Local law enforcement arrived at the scene within minutes, cordoned off the area and began an investigation. Officers are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby shops and have launched a man‑hunt for the alleged assailants. The incident has raised concerns about public safety during private gatherings in crowded city locales.
Authorities have urged residents to report any suspicious activity and assured that a thorough probe will be conducted to bring the perpetrators to justice.