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Crime
Former councilor’s house shot at in Balatan, Punjab
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 11:31 AM
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Armed assailants opened fire on the residence of a former councilor in Balatan late at night, fleeing the scene after the attack. Police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the perpetrators.
Late last night, a group of armed men entered the house of a former councilor in the village of Balatan, Punjab, and opened fire. The attackers reportedly threatened the family before fleeing the scene, leaving the residence damaged and the occupants shaken.
Local police arrived shortly after the incident and secured the area. Investigators have begun a systematic review of CCTV recordings from nearby streets and private cameras to trace the identities and movements of the gunmen.
Authorities have not released details about the motive behind the attack, but the mention of a “Donny Bal gang” in preliminary reports suggests a possible link to local criminal networks. The case remains under active investigation, and officials have urged residents to come forward with any information that could aid the probe.
No casualties have been reported so far, and the former councilor’s family is receiving medical and psychological support. The police have increased patrols in the area to deter further violence.
The incident underscores rising concerns about law‑and‑order challenges in rural Punjab, prompting calls for stronger security measures in vulnerable communities.
Local police arrived shortly after the incident and secured the area. Investigators have begun a systematic review of CCTV recordings from nearby streets and private cameras to trace the identities and movements of the gunmen.
Authorities have not released details about the motive behind the attack, but the mention of a “Donny Bal gang” in preliminary reports suggests a possible link to local criminal networks. The case remains under active investigation, and officials have urged residents to come forward with any information that could aid the probe.
No casualties have been reported so far, and the former councilor’s family is receiving medical and psychological support. The police have increased patrols in the area to deter further violence.
The incident underscores rising concerns about law‑and‑order challenges in rural Punjab, prompting calls for stronger security measures in vulnerable communities.