A 45-year-old cashier was shot dead inside a medical store in Chandigarh after armed assailants opened fire in broad daylight, triggering a massive police manhunt.
A shocking incident of gun violence in Chandigarh has left residents alarmed after a medical store cashier was shot dead by unidentified assailants in broad daylight.
The victim, identified as 45-year-old Jaanki Dass, was working inside a medical store when armed attackers allegedly entered the premises and opened fire on Saturday afternoon.
According to preliminary police findings, three suspects reportedly arrived at the location on a motorcycle. Two of them, whose faces were allegedly covered, entered the shop and fired multiple rounds at the cashier from close range before fleeing the scene.
Local residents and shopkeepers rushed to assist the injured victim, who was immediately taken to the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) for treatment. However, doctors later declared him dead.
The brazen attack, carried out in a busy commercial area during daytime hours, has raised serious concerns regarding public safety and law and order in the city.
Chandigarh Police have launched a large-scale search operation to trace the accused. Investigators are examining CCTV footage from nearby establishments and surrounding roads to identify the attackers and reconstruct their movements before and after the shooting.
Officials said all possible motives are being investigated, including personal enmity, targeted violence, business-related disputes, and potential extortion angles. However, authorities have not yet confirmed the exact motive behind the killing.
Forensic teams visited the crime scene and collected evidence, while police officers have begun questioning witnesses and local business owners as part of the investigation.
The incident has triggered concern among residents and traders, many of whom have called for stronger security measures and enhanced police presence in commercial areas.
Further details are expected as the investigation progresses and authorities continue efforts to identify and apprehend those responsible.
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