In a chilling incident that sent shockwaves across Punjab, the mother of jailed gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, Harjit Kaur, and a man accompanying her were gunned down by unidentified assailants in Batala on Thursday night. The incident occurred around 9:30 PM when Kaur and her companion Karanvir Singh were seated in a car and were suddenly ambushed by bike-borne attackers who opened fire at them before fleeing the scene.
According to police sources, Harjit Kaur sustained critical bullet injuries and was immediately referred to a hospital in Amritsar for advanced treatment. Despite the efforts of medical professionals, she succumbed to her injuries later in the night. Karanvir Singh, the man traveling with her, was declared dead on arrival at the Batala Civil Hospital.
Deputy Superintendent of Police, Paramveer Singh, confirmed the incident and stated that multiple teams have been formed to track down the shooters. A formal case has been registered, and authorities are investigating all possible motives behind the targeted killings, including any connections to ongoing gang rivalries or past criminal disputes linked to Jaggu Bhagwanpuria’s network.
The daring attack has raised concerns about the resurgence of gang-related violence in Punjab, especially considering that the target was a close family member of one of the region’s most notorious underworld figures. Bhagwanpuria, currently lodged in jail under multiple charges including murder, extortion, and organized crime, has long been associated with a web of violent incidents in northern India.
Police officials are also probing whether the attack was carried out by rival gangs as part of a retaliatory operation or an attempt to send a broader message to those associated with the gangster. Security has been tightened in and around Batala, and forensic teams have collected vital clues from the crime scene to aid the investigation.
As Punjab continues to grapple with the influence of gang networks, the latest incident underscores the urgent need for coordinated efforts to dismantle criminal syndicates and protect innocent lives from becoming collateral in gangland turf wars.
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