Young Man Injured in Drive-by Shooting Near Duggan Village

A 25-year-old man named Ravi was shot in the thigh by two unidentified motorcyclists near Duggan village. He was rushed to a Civil hospital and later moved to Jalandhar hospital. His friend Prabhjot, who was with him, was not harmed. Police are investigating the motive behind the attack.

A 25-year-old man sustained a bullet injury when two unidentified armed motorcyclists opened fire at him near Duggan village here on Saturday evening, police said.

Superintendent of Police Rupinder Kaur Bhatti said Ravi sustained a bullet injury in his left thigh.

Ravi was first rushed to the Civil hospital Phagwara but later referred to a Jalandhar hospital, she said.

The police said Ravi and his friend Prabhjot were going on their motorcycle to Uchapind village. On the way, Ravi got down from the bike near Duggan Bein (rivulet) when two armed motorcyclists fired at him and sped away.

Prabhjot is safe as he was not targeted, the police said, adding that the cause of firing was being ascertained.

(With inputs from agencies.)