Chandigarh: A young man was killed and others were injured after two motorcycle-borne assailants allegedly opened fire at people travelling in a three-wheeler outside Sanatan Dharma Mandir in Chandigarh’s Sector 22B on Thursday night.
According to the available details, the attackers fired multiple rounds before fleeing the scene. One victim died on the spot, while the injured occupants of the three-wheeler were taken to hospital for treatment. Their identities and the extent of their injuries have not been specified in the available information.
The shooting triggered panic in the neighbourhood, with residents left alarmed by the incident. Police personnel reached the spot after receiving information about the firing and began an investigation.
Chandigarh Firing: Police Examine CCTV Footage
Police secured the crime scene and initiated the process of collecting evidence related to the shooting. Investigators are also examining CCTV footage from cameras installed in the surrounding area to identify the suspects and establish their escape route.
The footage may help investigators trace the motorcycle-borne attackers and reconstruct the sequence of events leading up to the firing.
As of the available information, the suspects have not been identified. Police are examining different aspects of the case to establish the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Motive Behind Sector 22B Shooting Remains Unclear
The reason behind the shooting has not yet been established. Investigators are working to determine whether the attack was linked to a personal dispute or another motive, though no specific explanation has been confirmed.
The next stage of the investigation will focus on identifying the assailants, establishing the motive and tracing their movements before and after the incident. Further action is expected to follow the evidence gathered by the police.
The incident has renewed concerns about public safety in the area. However, details about the victims, the identities of the attackers and the circumstances that led to the shooting remain unclear as the investigation continues.
