Video: NRI shot at Amritsar home as mother, son watch
What's the story
An American resident of Indian origin, Sukhchain Singh, was shot at his home in Daburji village, Amritsar district, on Saturday morning. The attack was carried out by two armed men who fired at Singh from close range. The victim sustained critical injuries to his head and neck during the assault. His family members, including his son, were present during the incident. They pleaded with the attackers to spare him.
Escape
Attackers fled after shooting
After the shooting, the attackers managed to flee from the scene. The entire incident was captured on a CCTV camera installed at Singh's residence. The footage shows two men arriving on a motorcycle without masks, entering Singh's house in the morning while his children were playing inside. One of them is seen forcing Singh into a bedroom at gunpoint where they shot him as he resisted their attempts.
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Video of the attack
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NRI Sukhchain Singh shot at in Amritsar home; CCTV footage reveals the attack. He has been admitted in hospital in serious condition. The incident highlights serious law and order failures under the AAP government. pic.twitter.com/9Vagj2Ebbq
Investigation
Police suspect local gang involvement
The police suspect that the shooting may be connected to local gang activity and a possible property dispute with Singh's in-laws. The attackers had entered Singh's house under the guise of inquiring about the registration certificate of his newly purchased luxury car. Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Vishaljit Singh said they initiated an investigation into the motive behind this crime, as well as information about the assailants. Singh had returned from the United States about a month ago.