Ludhiana: A 34-year-old man was shot dead during a fight among friends at a birthday party in the Daad area of Ludhiana around 1 am, police said.
The deceased, Rahul Sharma, was hit by two bullets and later died while undergoing treatment at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH).
According to preliminary information, the party was hosted by the main accused, Akhil Joshi. An argument broke out among the friends over an issue that has yet to be established.
During the altercation, Akhil Joshi and Gagandeep allegedly pulled out pistols and opened fire. A man identified as Param and several unidentified people also allegedly assaulted Rahul.
Rahul was the son of Kuldeep Sharma, a popular street-food vendor known locally for selling chole kulche under the name “Pandit Chhole Kulche”. His father operates a cart on Cemetery Road. Rahul lived in the Roj Enclave area of Civil Lines, Ludhiana.
After receiving information about the incident, Sadar police reached the spot, took custody of the body and sent it to the civil hospital for a postmortem examination.
Inspector Jagdev Singh, station house officer of Sadar police station, confirmed the incident and said a detailed investigation was under way. Police are working to arrest the accused.
The motive behind the shooting and the roles of others present at the party are yet to be established.
