📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / J. P. Warburton (Ludhiana Police superintendent)
Crime
Masked gunman opens fire on media couple in Ludhiana, both escape injury
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 11:47 AM
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A masked assailant on a scooter shot at a journalist couple in Ludhiana, but they survived with no serious injuries.
A violent incident unfolded in Ludhiana, Punjab, when a masked gunman on a scooter opened fire on a couple working in the media. The attackers approached the vehicle and unleashed a barrage of bullets, targeting the journalist pair.
The couple managed to escape the immediate danger and, according to initial reports, sustained no life‑threatening injuries. Their quick reaction and the proximity of the attack left them narrowly avoiding a fatal outcome.
Local police arrived at the scene shortly after the shooting and have launched an investigation to identify the perpetrator. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage and have appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the arrest of the masked assailant.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of media professionals in the region, prompting calls for heightened security measures during field assignments.
The couple managed to escape the immediate danger and, according to initial reports, sustained no life‑threatening injuries. Their quick reaction and the proximity of the attack left them narrowly avoiding a fatal outcome.
Local police arrived at the scene shortly after the shooting and have launched an investigation to identify the perpetrator. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage and have appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the arrest of the masked assailant.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of media professionals in the region, prompting calls for heightened security measures during field assignments.