Kangra, October 20: Panic gripped Balakrupi village in the Lambagaon area of Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district on Tuesday morning after a retired Army personnel was shot in the leg by a man who fled the scene following the attack.
The injured veteran, identified as Mahendra Singh, 58, was rushed to a hospital for treatment. Police have launched a search operation to trace the accused, identified as Shatrughan, a native of Madhya Pradesh.
According to preliminary information, the incident took place around 7.30 am when Singh was walking his dog outside his house. The accused allegedly opened fire on him, leaving him injured. The incident, which occurred in broad daylight, triggered fear and concern among local residents.
Police sources said Singh and the accused were acquainted with each other and had previously worked together at a factory in Baddi, Solan district. Singh reportedly left his job around six months ago, in March, and returned to his native village. Shatrughan had also accompanied him when he returned home.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, and the motive behind the attack has not yet been established. The incident has raised questions about what led the former acquaintances to this violent confrontation.
Police are investigating the case and making efforts to arrest the accused. Officials said further details about the motive and circumstances of the attack are expected to emerge after the accused is apprehended and questioned.
