A police team came under fire from occupants of a car on the night of June 16 in Kapurthala district. The police chased the vehicle, arrested two suspects, and recovered a revolver, cartridges, and an empty shell. A case has been registered.
Incident Details
According to ASI Gurpreet Singh of Jalandhar Rural Police, he was returning to Lohian Police Station with SHO SI Sukhjinder Singh and senior constable Lovedeep Singh in a government vehicle after visiting NH Hospital, Jalandhar. Around 12:05 am, occupants of a car allegedly opened fire on them with intent to cause harm.
Chase and Arrest
The ASI stated that after the firing, the accused attempted to flee. The police team chased the vehicle and intercepted it after some distance. During questioning, the driver, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, argued with police. He reportedly said he disliked police and fired upon seeing the government vehicle. He also threatened to shoot and kill the officers.
The accused were identified as Prabhjot Singh of Saidpur village and Gurvinder Singh of Tibba village, both under Talwandi Chaudhrian Police Station.
Recovery and Legal Action
A search led to the recovery of a .32 bore revolver, five cartridges, and one empty shell. Both men were arrested and the car used in the incident was seized. A case has been registered and further investigation is ongoing.
