Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Seven Booked After Gunfire At House In Punjab's Phagwara
A group of people on motorcycles allegedly fired guns at a house in Phagwara early Monday.
They also tried to break through the house’s main gate.
The gate was damaged with sharp-edged weapons.
No one was hurt.
Police found three empty shells and one live cartridge.
The attackers reportedly left quickly on their motorcycles.
Police identified seven suspects, all described as local residents.
Officers said an old rivalry may have caused the incident.
A case has been registered under several criminal and arms-related laws.
Bike-borne assailants allegedly opened fire at a house early Monday.
Nobody was injured, according to police.
Police recovered three empty shells and one live cartridge.
The attackers allegedly damaged the main gate with sharp-edged weapons.
Seven local residents were booked under multiple BNS and Arms Act sections.
- Who
- Seven alleged assailants, identified by police as local residents, were booked.
- What
- Armed attackers allegedly fired at a house and damaged its main gate.
- When
- Early Monday; the case was reported on Monday.
- Where
- A house in Phagwara, Punjab.
- Why
- Police said an old rivalry was reportedly behind the incident.
- Injuries
- Nobody was injured.
- Evidence
- Three empty shells and one live cartridge were recovered.
- Suspects
- Seven alleged assailants were identified and booked.
- Attack method
- The assailants allegedly arrived on motorcycles and opened fire.
- Property damage
- The house’s main gate was damaged with sharp-edged weapons.
- Reported motive
- Police said an old rivalry was believed to be the reason.
- Charges
- The case includes attempt to murder, property damage, criminal intimidation and relevant Arms Act sections.