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Crime
Drunken Man Fires 23 Shots in Thapar Colony, Jagran, Punjab
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 03:16 PM
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A drunken individual fired 23 shots in Thapar Colony near the new Dhana Mandi in Jagran, Punjab, causing panic among residents late on Thursday.
A man under the influence of alcohol fired 23 shots in Thapar Colony, a residential area close to the new Dhana Mandi market in Jagran, Punjab, on Thursday night. The sudden burst of gunfire startled residents and prompted many to seek shelter.
Police were alerted within minutes and arrived at the scene to secure the area. Officers found the suspect, who was later apprehended, and collected evidence from the vicinity.
The local police department confirmed that the shooter was a resident of the colony and that no injuries were reported. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the shooting.
The incident has raised concerns about gun control and public safety in the region, with officials urging residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
Police were alerted within minutes and arrived at the scene to secure the area. Officers found the suspect, who was later apprehended, and collected evidence from the vicinity.
The local police department confirmed that the shooter was a resident of the colony and that no injuries were reported. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the shooting.
The incident has raised concerns about gun control and public safety in the region, with officials urging residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.