Mohali, Jan 28: Security concerns have escalated in Mohali after a man was fatally shot in front of the SSP office gate on Wednesday afternoon. Gurpreet Singh was targeted by two motorcycle-borne attackers around 2:30 pm in an incident that occurred in full public view.
The victim succumbed to his injuries on the spot after being hit by three rounds. The sudden nature of the assault left bystanders stunned as the gunmen managed to escape through the afternoon traffic immediately after the shooting.
Police have initiated a massive manhunt and have sealed the entire area surrounding the District Administrative Complex. Forensic experts were seen collecting evidence near the gate where the shooting took place.
“Senior police officers immediately arrived at the scene,” officials noted, adding that every effort is being made to analyze the gathered technical evidence.
The investigation is currently focused on scanning CCTV footage from various entry and exit points of the city. While the motive remains under investigation, the body has been sent for a post-mortem to the local Civil Hospital. Authorities mentioned that patrolling has been intensified across the district following the daylight murder.
