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Crime
Gunfire at Kharar Hospital Leaves Woman Injured, Panic Ensues
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 02:31 AM
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Shots were fired inside Kharar’s main hospital, injuring a woman and causing panic among patients and staff.
Gunfire erupted inside the Kharar hospital in Punjab, prompting an immediate evacuation of the premises. Witnesses reported hearing multiple shots, after which chaos broke out among patients, visitors and medical staff.
A woman sustained injuries from the gunfire and was rushed to a nearby medical facility for emergency care. Hospital authorities coordinated with local emergency services to provide immediate assistance.
Police arrived swiftly, cordoned off the area and began a preliminary investigation. Officials have not disclosed the motive or the identity of the shooter, but have assured the public that a thorough inquiry is underway.
The incident has raised concerns about security protocols in public health institutions, prompting calls for heightened vigilance.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
A woman sustained injuries from the gunfire and was rushed to a nearby medical facility for emergency care. Hospital authorities coordinated with local emergency services to provide immediate assistance.
Police arrived swiftly, cordoned off the area and began a preliminary investigation. Officials have not disclosed the motive or the identity of the shooter, but have assured the public that a thorough inquiry is underway.
The incident has raised concerns about security protocols in public health institutions, prompting calls for heightened vigilance.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.