Late-night attack leaves community alarmed as police launch manhunt
A shocking late-night attack has rattled the Santoshpura area of Jalandhar as unidentified assailants opened fire on a prominent doctor’s residence, unleashing approximately 10 rounds of gunfire before fleeing the scene. Remarkably, despite the intensity of the assault, no casualties were reported.
The incident, which occurred around 1:40 a.m. on the night in question, has triggered an immediate police investigation and raised serious security concerns in the residential locality. The attackers, identified as two young men riding a motorcycle, meticulously targeted both a vehicle parked outside the residence and the house itself before making their escape.
• Location: Santoshpura area, Jalandhar
• Time: Approximately 1:40 a.m.
• Suspects: Two men on a motorcycle
• Rounds fired: ~10 bullets
• Casualties: None reported
• Evidence: Bullet casings recovered; CCTV footage available
According to eyewitness accounts and police reports, the assailants first targeted a car parked in the driveway of the residence before directing their firepower toward the house itself. The attack occurred while the doctor and his family members were present inside the residence. The victims managed to seek safety during the incident, narrowly escaping harm.
Swift Police Response
Upon receiving information about the attack, police arrived at the scene promptly. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Jayant Puri led the investigative team and oversaw the initial examination of the crime scene. Officers recovered multiple bullet casings from the location, which are being analysed as part of the ongoing investigation. An official First Information Report (FIR) has been registered based on the statement provided by the family members.
CCTV Evidence and Investigation
A significant breakthrough in the investigation came when reviewing surveillance footage from a nearby CCTV camera. The footage clearly captured the two primary suspects, and according to police sources, a possible third individual may also have been involved in the incident. Authorities are currently examining the video evidence to identify the perpetrators and establish their identities.
“The matter has been brought to the attention of the Police Commissioner, and assurances have been received that the accused will be arrested soon,” said Rajesh Thakur, the concerned councillor, after receiving a call from the doctor around 2:00 a.m.
No Clear Motive Yet
One of the most puzzling aspects of the attack is the apparent absence of a clear motive. According to preliminary investigative findings, there have been no extortion demands made by the assailants, nor is there any evidence of prior rivalry or conflict between the doctor and any known criminal elements. This mystery has further intensified the alarm among residents and has left investigators scrambling to determine what prompted the assault.
Community Impact
The victim, who has been practicing medicine in the Jalandhar area for nearly two decades, commands significant respect and has built a strong reputation within the community. He is widely regarded as a dedicated healthcare professional who has served the locality with distinction. The seemingly unprovoked attack on his residence has sent shockwaves through the neighborhood, creating an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty among residents who are now questioning their own safety.
The incident has raised troubling questions about law and order in the area and has prompted calls for enhanced security measures and stricter police patrols in the neighborhood.
Next Steps
Police authorities are expected to release more detailed information about the investigation as they continue to analyse the CCTV footage and conduct interviews with witnesses. The department has assured the public that a thorough and expedited investigation will take place to bring the perpetrators to justice. Residents of the area have been urged to come forward with any information that might aid the investigation.
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