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Three Shots Fired Inside Ludhiana Pizza Outlet; Police Investigate
Two people went into a pizza shop in Ludhiana late at night.
They reportedly fired three shots very quickly.
People inside became frightened and ran away.
A third person was allegedly waiting outside on a motorcycle.
The attackers escaped, and no identities have been confirmed.
A social media page called Gopi Lahoria Group said it was responsible.
Police are checking whether that claim is genuine.
They are studying CCTV footage and investigating the case as an alleged attempt to murder.
Two unidentified assailants allegedly fired three shots inside a pizza outlet in Ludhiana’s BRS Nagar.
CCTV footage shows the shooting occurring in about three seconds late Tuesday night at approximately 12:45 a.m.
The attackers reportedly fled with a third accomplice waiting outside on a Splendor motorcycle.
The Instagram page ‘Gopi Lahoria Group’ claimed responsibility, but police said they were verifying the post.
Police registered an FIR under Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and relevant Arms Act provisions.
- Who
- Two unidentified assailants allegedly opened fire, while a third accomplice reportedly waited outside; police are investigating.
- What
- Three shots were fired inside a pizza outlet, and an FIR was registered under attempt-to-murder and arms-related provisions.
- Where
- A pizza outlet in J-Block, BRS Nagar, also described as the Bhai Randhir Singh Nagar area of Ludhiana.
- When
- Late Tuesday night, at approximately 12:45 a.m.; the incident was reported on Wednesday, August 19.
- Why
- The motive has not been established; police said they were examining all possible angles.
Police Investigation
Social-Media Claim
Responsibility for the shooting
Police Investigation
Police have not confirmed who carried out the firing and are verifying the Instagram post attributed to Gopi Lahoria Group.
Social-Media Claim
The Instagram page named ‘Gopi Lahoria Group’ claimed responsibility for the incident.
Established facts versus allegations
Police Investigation
Police are relying on CCTV footage, area surveillance, and further investigation to establish the suspects’ identities and whereabouts.
Social-Media Claim
The social-media post asserts responsibility, but the articles provide no independent confirmation that the group carried out the attack.
Key facts
- Location
- J-Block, BRS Nagar, Ludhiana
- Incident
- Two unidentified persons allegedly fired three shots inside a pizza outlet
- Timing
- Approximately 12:45 a.m. late Tuesday night
- Escape
- The assailants reportedly fled with a third accomplice on a Splendor motorcycle
- Social-media claim
- The Instagram page ‘Gopi Lahoria Group’ claimed responsibility; police are verifying the post
- Legal action
- An FIR was registered under Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and relevant Arms Act provisions
- Investigation
- Police are examining CCTV footage and other clues to identify and trace the suspects
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