Patiala Assault: Woman Attacked with Baseball Bat and Shot Twice

Patiala police are investigating a violent assault that took place near the old Patarda bus stand. According to officials, a woman was first beaten with a baseball bat before the assailant fired two shots at her. The incident was reported by bystanders who heard the commotion and called emergency services.
The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital where she received treatment for injuries sustained from both the blunt‑force attack and the gunshots. Medical staff confirmed that she survived the assault but remains in critical condition.
Law enforcement officials have detained a suspect who was allegedly lying in wait at the scene. The police are conducting forensic examinations of the bat and the firearms used, and have launched a broader inquiry to determine the motive behind the attack.
Investigators have appealed to the public for any additional information or witnesses who may have seen the perpetrator before or after the incident. The case is being treated as a serious criminal offense under Punjab's penal code.