The accused fired six rounds at Amit. Four bullets struck him in the head and abdomen, leaving him critically injured
Man shot dead over parked scooter, police trace suspects: A 28-year-old was allegedly shot dead outside his house over parking issue. Police are continuing efforts to trace the accused. The incident has also triggered a political row.
The incident incident took place on Friday night in the Anand Avenue locality on Chabhal Road in Punjab’s Amritsar. The deceased has been identified as Amit Sabharwal, a marketing professional. According to police, Sabharwal was allegedly shot dead outside his house following an heated argument over a parked scooter, police said on Saturday. The dispute began when the accused repeatedly honked his car horn and asked for the parked Activa scooter to be moved. The disagreement escalated into a heated argument, during which the accused allegedly fired at Amit from close range before fleeing the scene. The incident has also triggered a political row, with opposition parties criticising the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab over the law and order situation.
Police said the accused fired six rounds at Amit. Four bullets struck him in the head and abdomen, leaving him critically injured. He was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. Both Amit and the accused lived in the same neighbourhood, police said.
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An FIR was registered based on a complaint filed by Amit’s father, Sunil Sabharwal. Police have registered a murder case against three individuals in connection with the incident.
Multiple teams have been formed to locate and apprehend the suspects, officials said. Investigators are also scanning CCTV footage to gather evidence related to the shooting.
