In a shocking turn of events, a one-year-old girl and her father narrowly escaped an alleged shooting incident in the Fazilka district of Punjab. The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) general secretary, Bikram Singh Majithia, has criticized the Bhagwant Mann-led government over the law and order situation in the state following this incident.
On Wednesday, Manish Kumar, along with his daughter, was returning home from a shopping trip at Smart Point market when they were reportedly chased by men travelling in a Swift car near MC Colony. The alleged attackers tried to stop Manish and questioned him, but he continued driving, leading them to chase his vehicle for nearly three kilometers. Outside his house in Sureshwala village, the assailants opened fire, shooting two rounds at Manish's car.
Thankfully, Manish managed to drive away and seek shelter at his uncle's house, ensuring the safety of himself and his daughter. No injuries were reported in the incident, but the shooting was captured on CCTV cameras installed in the village and later shared on social media. Police officials have confirmed receiving information about the incident and are currently investigating to identify and apprehend the accused.
Bikram Singh Majithia has questioned how Punjab could be described as "Rangla Punjab" when an infant was not safe from gunfire. He alleged that criminals were roaming freely on the streets while police personnel were occupied providing security at political rallies. The SAD general secretary's comments highlight growing concerns about the law and order situation in the state.