In a significant breakthrough, Punjab Police have arrested four individuals in connection with a shocking firing incident that took place at a mobile repair shop in Mansa district. The investigation has revealed that the violent attack stems from an ongoing rivalry between groups of students currently studying in Canada.
The Terrifying Incident Unfolds
The incident occurred on Tuesday evening when armed assailants stormed into a mobile phone repair shop located in Mansa's busy market area. Eyewitnesses reported multiple gunshots being fired, creating panic among shopkeepers and customers in the vicinity. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the attack, though the shop property suffered significant damage.
According to police officials, the targeted shop belongs to a family that has one member studying abroad in Canada. The attack appears to be directly linked to disputes that originated among Indian student communities overseas.
Police Investigation Leads to Arrests
Mansa police acted swiftly following the incident, forming special teams to investigate the case. Within 48 hours of the shooting, authorities apprehended four suspects believed to be directly involved in the planning and execution of the attack.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Lovepreet Singh, Gagandeep Singh, Manpreet Singh, and another accomplice. During the investigation, police recovered significant evidence including two .32-bore pistols, four live cartridges, and the motorcycle used by the assailants during the crime.
SSP Mansa, Gaurav Toora, stated that the interrogation of the arrested individuals revealed the Canada connection. "The prime suspect in this case is currently residing in Canada," the SSP confirmed, highlighting the international dimensions of what initially appeared to be a local crime.
International Student Rivalry Turns Violent
The investigation has uncovered that the roots of this violent incident trace back to conflicts among Indian student groups in Canada. Disputes that began overseas have now manifested into real-world violence in Punjab, with families of the students becoming targets back home.
This case highlights a growing concern about conflicts within Indian student communities abroad spilling over into violence in their home country. Police sources indicate that social media arguments and personal rivalries among students in Canada escalated to the point where hired assailants were used to attack property in India.
Authorities have confirmed that the main conspirator, currently based in Canada, orchestrated the attack from abroad. The police are now coordinating with higher authorities to address the international aspects of the case.
The Mansa police have registered a case under appropriate sections of the Arms Act and continue their search for additional suspects connected to the firing incident. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to uncover the full network behind this transnational crime.
