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Crime
Second Shooting at Businessman's Home in Jalandhar Over Extortion
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 07:39 PM
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A second gun attack was reported at a businessman’s residence in Jalandhar, allegedly linked to extortion demands.
Jalandhar, Punjab – Police received reports of a second firing incident at the residence of a local businessman on Monday. The attack, which officials say is connected to extortion attempts, marks the latest escalation in a dispute that has already seen one prior shooting at the same location.
Law enforcement agencies have arrived at the scene and are conducting a preliminary investigation. Preliminary statements indicate that the motive behind the attack was the demand for money, commonly referred to as "rangaari" in the region. No casualties have been confirmed in the latest incident, and the injured, if any, are being attended to by local medical services.
The police have registered a case and are canvassing the neighbourhood for witnesses and any surveillance footage that could help identify the assailants. Senior officials have warned that such criminal activities will be dealt with strictly, urging the public to cooperate with the investigation.
Authorities have also appealed to the business community to report any extortion attempts promptly, emphasizing that swift action can prevent further violence. The investigation remains ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.
Law enforcement agencies have arrived at the scene and are conducting a preliminary investigation. Preliminary statements indicate that the motive behind the attack was the demand for money, commonly referred to as "rangaari" in the region. No casualties have been confirmed in the latest incident, and the injured, if any, are being attended to by local medical services.
The police have registered a case and are canvassing the neighbourhood for witnesses and any surveillance footage that could help identify the assailants. Senior officials have warned that such criminal activities will be dealt with strictly, urging the public to cooperate with the investigation.
Authorities have also appealed to the business community to report any extortion attempts promptly, emphasizing that swift action can prevent further violence. The investigation remains ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.