2 Dead, 3 Injured After Attackers In Scorpio Open Fire In Punjab's Moga

Two individuals lost their lives and two others sustained injuries after a series of gunshots were discharged in Mohalla Angadpura, a locality in Moga town, Punjab, late on Sunday evening, according to police reports. The Moga police stated that the assailants arrived in a black Scorpio and opened fire on members of an extended family who were sitting outside their residences.

Inspector Varun Kumar, the Superintendent of Police for Moga City South, further explained to The Indian Express that the casualties were two cousins, Gagan Jindal and Sahil Jindal, who have died. Two other family members are receiving medical treatment. The police have initially concluded that the incident is linked to personal enmity and have identified certain suspects.

They have commenced a formal investigation by registering a First Information Report (FIR) after collecting statements from the family members.

While the exact number of rounds fired remains undisclosed, eyewitnesses reportedly witnessed the attackers firing a minimum of 15 to 20 bullets. Moga Superintendent of Police Sartaj Singh Chahal informed that the police had deployed teams to the scene immediately upon receiving the distress call. The forensic team was also dispatched to the location. So far, three shells have been recovered from the spot. The police are currently examining CCTV cameras in the vicinity to gather additional evidence.