In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves through the community, an NRI named Sukhchain Singh was shot multiple times by two assailants at his home in a village near Amritsar, Punjab, on Saturday morning. The entire attack was captured on CCTV footage, which has since been shared widely on social media. The video shows two men, wearing turbans, entering Singh’s residence and opening fire on him. Singh was shot three times, with the assailants ignoring the pleas of his mother and son, who were visibly distressed and begged for mercy.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage and fear, with many questioning the safety and security of residents, particularly NRIs, in the state. Singh’s family has expressed their suspicions about the involvement of his ex-wife’s family members in the attack. His father-in-law, Sukhdev Singh, stated that the assailants entered their residence at gunpoint and took Sukhchain Singh inside, adding that they have doubts regarding the role of the ex-wife’s family in the incident. Singh’s wife, Amandeep Kaur, corroborated her father-in-law’s statement, emphasizing the family’s suspicions about the ex-wife’s family’s involvement and urging for appropriate action to be taken.
Singh is currently undergoing treatment at the hospital, where doctors have described his condition as stable. However, the incident has left the community reeling, raising concerns about the rising crime rate and lack of security in the region.
Following the incident, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Badal president Sukhbir Singh Badal criticized the Punjab government, calling for Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s resignation on moral grounds. Badal expressed his deep concern about the deteriorating law and order situation in the state, citing the increasing frequency of such incidents. He highlighted the helplessness of the victim’s family, emphasizing that even in their own homes, Punjabis are not safe.
This incident underscores the need for immediate action by the authorities to address the rising crime rate and restore public trust. The police have assured the public that they are actively investigating the case and that the accused will be apprehended soon. As the investigation progresses, the community awaits justice for the victim and accountability from those responsible for the attack.
