Truck Driver Arrested for Shooting Ex-Partner's New Companion in Ludhiana
Ludhiana: Man nabbed for firing at ex-partner’s companion in
Hindustan Times
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A 35-year-old truck driver, Harjinder Singh, was arrested in Machhiwara, Ludhiana district, Punjab, India, for allegedly shooting his ex-partner's new companion, Bikramjit Singh, during a confrontation. The incident stemmed from personal rivalry, and police recovered a firearm used in the attack.
- 01Harjinder Singh was arrested after being on the run since January.
- 02The shooting occurred during an argument involving Harjinder and his ex-partner, Mandeep Kaur.
- 03Bikramjit Singh was shot in the thigh and taken to the hospital.
- 04Police recovered a .32 bore revolver and live cartridges from Harjinder.
- 05The weapon was reportedly procured illegally from Uttar Pradesh for ₹90,000 (approximately $1,080 USD).
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On Saturday, the Machhiwara police arrested Harjinder Singh, a 35-year-old truck driver from Poonia village in Nawanshahr district, Punjab, India, for allegedly shooting Bikramjit Singh, the new companion of his former partner, Mandeep Kaur. The incident occurred during a confrontation at Mandeep's residence, where Harjinder reportedly fired at Bikramjit upon his arrival, injuring him in the thigh. Bikramjit was subsequently hospitalized. Following Harjinder's arrest, police recovered a .32 bore revolver and live cartridges, which he had allegedly obtained illegally from Uttar Pradesh for ₹90,000 (approximately $1,080 USD). The police have registered a case of attempted murder and are investigating the source of the firearm.
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This incident raises concerns about personal safety and illegal firearms in the region, potentially affecting community trust and security.
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