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Crime
Two Youths Open Fire After Birthday Cake Cutting, One Man Injured in Amritsar's Gate Hakima
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 09:37 AM
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A late-night shooting near T‑point in Gate Hakima, Amritsar left a young man named Amit injured after a minor dispute following his birthday cake cutting.
A shooting incident erupted late Wednesday night in the B‑Block of Gate Hakima, Amritsar, near the T‑point area. According to local reports, the confrontation began after a birthday celebration when the victim, identified as Amit, stepped out after cutting his cake. A minor argument escalated, and two young men opened fire, striking Amit.
Emergency services arrived promptly and transported Amit to a nearby hospital for treatment of gunshot injuries. Police have cordoned off the area and are conducting investigations to identify the shooters and determine the motive behind the altercation.
Authorities have appealed for witnesses to come forward with any information that could aid the investigation. The incident has raised concerns about public safety in the densely populated Gate Hakima locality.
The police have not disclosed the identities of the alleged assailants, and no arrests have been reported as of now. The case remains under active investigation.
Emergency services arrived promptly and transported Amit to a nearby hospital for treatment of gunshot injuries. Police have cordoned off the area and are conducting investigations to identify the shooters and determine the motive behind the altercation.
Authorities have appealed for witnesses to come forward with any information that could aid the investigation. The incident has raised concerns about public safety in the densely populated Gate Hakima locality.
The police have not disclosed the identities of the alleged assailants, and no arrests have been reported as of now. The case remains under active investigation.