Parking Dispute Escalates to Shooting Incident in Jammu

A parking dispute in Jammu led to a shooting incident involving Ravinder Singh, a government employee, and Kanav Sharma, a local BJP youth leader. Singh allegedly shot Sharma after an altercation. The police apprehended Singh and recovered the weapon used. An investigation is ongoing.

A government employee was arrested for allegedly firing at a BJP youth leader during a parking dispute, officials reported on Saturday.

The incident happened in the New Plot area, Jammu. Advocate Kanav Sharma was parking in front of a Power Development Department lineman's room when Ravinder Singh confronted him, leading to an altercation.

Singh, using a licensed pistol, allegedly fired two shots at Sharma. The police launched a manhunt for Singh, who fled the scene, and later apprehended him. The weapon used was also recovered. An investigation is underway as Sharma undergoes treatment for his injuries.