LUDHIANA: A group of assailants allegedly fired multiple shots at a property dealer and former Congress worker in Dholewal late Wednesday night when he was with his mother and three-year-old son.The victim, Jagjot Singh, sustained a splinter injury near his eye before the attackers allegedly assaulted him with a sharp-edged weapon and fled.Singh, a resident of Miller Gunj, managed to drive away with his mother and son despite the attack and reach Civil Hospital, where he received treatment.Singh said the family had ordered food while sitting in the car. When he stepped out to make a payment and buy a bottle of water, around eight assailants arrived and opened fire at him.He rushed back into the car, but the accused allegedly tried to pull him out and attacked him with sharp-edged weapons. As he resisted and attempted to drive away, they fired several rounds at the car, shattering its windowpanes.Singh alleged that he knew the attackers and claimed the same people had attacked his house and opened fire about a year ago over a rivalry.He also alleged a political angle, saying he was previously associated with the Congress but was no longer affiliated with any political party. He claimed the attackers belonged to another political party and held a grudge against him over electoral rivalry.ACP (Industrial Area-B) Anubhav Jain said police had identified the accused, who allegedly had a rivalry with Singh over their previous political associations. The main accused was identified as Jaswinder Singh, who was accompanied by his aides. An FIR has been registered.
