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Crime
Shooting on Talwandi Bhai Road in Jira, Punjab Claims Life of 70‑Year‑Old Pedestrian
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 09:01 AM
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A gunfight between two youths riding separate vehicles on Talwandi Bhai Road in Jira, Firozpur district resulted in the death of a 70‑year‑old passerby.
A shooting erupted on Talwandi Bhai Road in the village of Jira, situated in Punjab's Firozpur district. The incident involved two young men, each in a separate vehicle, who began firing at one another.
The exchange of gunfire took place on the old stretch of the road, creating a chaotic scene for nearby residents and commuters.
During the crossfire, a 70‑year‑old pedestrian who was walking along the road was struck and later succumbed to his injuries.
Local police arrived at the scene, cordoned off the area and launched an investigation to identify the shooters and determine the motive behind the confrontation.
The exchange of gunfire took place on the old stretch of the road, creating a chaotic scene for nearby residents and commuters.
During the crossfire, a 70‑year‑old pedestrian who was walking along the road was struck and later succumbed to his injuries.
Local police arrived at the scene, cordoned off the area and launched an investigation to identify the shooters and determine the motive behind the confrontation.