A tragic incident unfolded in Chandigarh's Sector 11 on Saturday afternoon when a cashier at a medical store was shot dead by two masked assailants. The victim, identified as Janki Das, a resident of Dhanas, was working as a cashier at the store when the attack occurred.
Details of the Incident
According to police, the incident took place around 2:30 PM when two masked men entered the medical store and opened fire on Janki Das. They fired multiple rounds before fleeing the scene. A third accomplice was waiting outside on a motorcycle, and the trio escaped together after the attack.
Police Investigation
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sumer Pratap Singh confirmed that an investigation has been initiated. He stated, "This incident took place today at 2:30 PM. Two masked individuals arrived at the shop here. They launched a barrage of gunfire at the shop's employee, Janki Das, and subsequently managed to flee the scene. An accomplice was waiting outside on a motorcycle, and all three of them escaped together."
SSP Singh further added, "The investigation is currently at a very preliminary stage. We are exploring every possibility. The shop owner hadn't received any threats before this. He (Janki Das) has passed away. A total of thirteen rounds were fired. This individual was a resident of Dhanas and worked as a cashier at the shop. The person on the motorcycle did not come inside. He was standing outside. We are obtaining CCTV footage and gathering information about him. We have initiated roadblocks across the city, and we are making every effort to catch them."
Motive Unknown
Police are examining CCTV footage from the area and collecting details about the attackers. The motive behind the shooting is yet to be established. Officials have placed roadblocks across the city to trace the accused and are making every effort to apprehend them.
The victim, Janki Das, was rushed to a hospital after the attack but succumbed to his injuries. The medical store owner stated that no threats had been received prior to the incident.
