Firing in Moga District Leaves Worker with Bullet Wound

Firing in Moga District Leaves Worker with Bullet Wound.webp


Chandigarh, February 10 A migrant worker sustained a bullet injury in his leg after three unidentified individuals on a motorcycle allegedly opened fire at a group of workers in Moga district, Punjab, on Tuesday, police said.

The incident occurred on the Zira road when some labourers were returning from a factory after their shift.

Three unidentified men arrived on a motorcycle and one of them allegedly fired at the labourers, injuring one of the workers, police said.

It is alleged that one of the assailants even filmed the firing incident, they added.

Police said that three to four rounds were fired.

A migrant worker, identified as Ashok, sustained a bullet injury in his leg. He is undergoing treatment and his condition is reported to be stable.

Police said that teams have been deployed to trace the assailants, and CCTV footage from nearby areas is being examined to track their movement.

"We are investigating the case from all angles," police said, adding that investigators have obtained some clues and the attackers will be apprehended soon.

One of the labourers said that around 10 workers were returning from work when three unidentified men showed up and opened fire at them without provocation.
 
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