Ludhiana: A wanted criminal was shot dead in Ludhiana on Wednesday afternoon when two scooter-borne assailants opened fire at him in a public park, police said.
The incident occurred at Green Park in the Jamalpur area, where the victim had reportedly come for a walk. Police said the attackers fired at close range, hitting him in the head, leading to his death on the spot. Two women were reportedly present with the victim at the time of the shooting.
According to preliminary information, an argument is believed to have taken place between the attackers and the victim before the firing. After the incident, the assailants fled the scene.
The deceased has been identified as Pradeep Billa, a resident of Ram Nagar, Bhamian, in Ludhiana. Police said he had five to six criminal cases registered against him and was wanted in multiple cases.
Confirming the details, Jamalpur SHO Sub-Inspector Daljit Singh said the victim was also carrying a revolver at the time of the incident. “Information about the shooting was received around 4.30 pm. The two women who were with him left the spot after the firing,” he said.
Police teams reached the scene soon after receiving the alert and launched an investigation. CCTV footage from nearby areas is being examined to identify and trace the attackers.
