Cow Smugglers Mistake Man for Cop, Fatally Shoot Him in Ambala
Mistaken for cop, man killed by cow smugglers in Ambala
Hindustan Times
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A 25-year-old man named Gurpreet Singh, also known as Happy, was shot dead by cow smugglers in Ambala, Haryana, India, after they mistook him for a police officer. The incident occurred early Saturday morning as he returned home from work with a friend.
- 01Gurpreet Singh was shot by cow smugglers who mistook him for a police officer.
- 02The incident occurred near Tundla village around 2 am.
- 03Gurpreet was returning home from his night shift at Prime Cinema in Ambala Cantonment.
- 04Local authorities are actively searching for the suspects, who are believed to be four or five in number.
- 05An FIR has been filed under the relevant sections of the law.
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In a tragic incident in Ambala, Haryana, 25-year-old Gurpreet Singh, also known as Happy, was shot and killed by cow smugglers who mistook him for a police officer. The shooting occurred near Tundla village around 2 am on Saturday. Gurpreet and his friend were returning home after completing their night shift at Prime Cinema when they encountered the smugglers. Witnesses reported that as they rode on a two-wheeler, gunfire erupted from three vehicles approaching them. Gurpreet was struck by a bullet and later pronounced dead at Ambala Cantonment civil hospital. Local authorities, including cabinet minister and MLA Anil Vij, visited the hospital and emphasized the urgency of apprehending the culprits. The Superintendent of Police, Ajit Singh Shekhawat, stated that teams have been formed to locate the suspects, who are believed to be four or five in number. An FIR has been filed regarding the incident, and investigations are ongoing to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the shooting.
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This incident highlights the dangers associated with cow smuggling and the potential for violence in rural areas, affecting community safety.
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