2 booked for assault, firing into air in Ludhiana

Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, May 23

The police have booked Sehmbi and Guri, for allegedly attacking a man, damaging cars parked along the street, intimidation and firing into the air. The incident occurred after the duo had an altercation with Kirpal Singh over a minor road accident involving the motorcycle of the latter and the car in which the suspects were travelling in.

According to the police, the accident had occurred late last night at MIG flats in Dugri. After exchange of heated words between Guri and Kirpal, the former called his friends to the spot who ransacked cars parked there, scuffled with Kirpal with an intent to cause injury and also fired shots into the air. The accused fled when the victim raised an alarm and the people started gathering on the spot.

The police said both occupants of the car had been charged under Sections 452, 148, 149, 506 and 323 of the IPC and Section 25 of the Arms Act.