BJP Councillor's Husband Targeted in Armed Attack in Ludhiana
In a shocking incident in Ludhiana, Jatinder Goryan, the husband of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) councilor Rubi Goryan from Ward Number 17, has accused a group of men of launching a violent attack on him near Jamalpur Chowk on Thursday night. The complainant detailed that the assailants, which included an individual dressed as a Nihang, intercepted his vehicle while he was returning home in his car.
Escape from Life-Threatening Situation
Goryan alleged that the attackers were armed with sharp-edged weapons and explicitly threatened to kill him during the confrontation. However, he managed to evade harm by refusing to exit his car, a decision that likely saved his life as he drove away from the scene. Following the attack, he immediately sought police assistance, accompanied by his aides, to report the incident and demand swift action.
Protests Over Police Handling and FIR Dispute
In a dramatic turn of events, Goryan staged a protest outside the police station while half-naked, expressing his frustration over the initial response. Police officials eventually pacified him by assuring that a case would be registered. Despite this, tensions escalated on Friday when Goryan and his supporters launched a fresh protest at the Focal Point police station. They claimed that the police had failed to include the necessary legal sections in the First Information Report (FIR), alleging negligence in the investigation process.
Minister's Intervention and Ongoing Probe
Jatinder Goryan recounted that during the attack, he called the police, but officers initially struggled to determine the correct jurisdiction for the case. Meanwhile, the convoy of Punjab cabinet minister Hardeep Singh Mundian coincidentally passed by and stopped near his car, causing the assailants to flee the scene, potentially preventing further violence. Inspector Kulbir Singh, the station house officer (SHO) at the Focal Point Police Station, confirmed that a case has been registered against the unidentified accused. He emphasized that an active probe is currently underway to trace and apprehend the individuals involved in this alarming attack.
