Shooting Incident at Jewel Chowk in Jammu Claims a Life
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Synopsis
A tragic shooting at Jewel Chowk in Jammu resulted in a man's death while he was driving. The unidentified attackers opened fire in a crowded area, prompting police investigations. The victim, identified as Sumit Jandial, was declared dead at the hospital. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, but police suggest it is unlikely to be related to militancy.
Key Takeaways
- Unidentified assailants shot a man in Jewel Chowk.
- The victim, Sumit Jandial, was pronounced dead at GMC hospital.
- Police are investigating the motive behind the shooting.
- The incident occurred just days before Republic Day.
- Authorities are maintaining vigilance against gang-related violence.
Jammu, January 21 (NationPress) - A man was shot dead while driving his car in the bustling Jewel Chowk area of J&K’s Jammu city on Tuesday by unidentified attackers.
According to officials, the assailants opened fire in the crowded Jewel Chowk during the afternoon.
“The attackers discharged four bullets at the individual in the car. They were positioned at Jewel Chowk when they initiated the shooting. The victim suffered a severe bullet wound. He was promptly transported to the Government Medical College (GMC) hospital in Jammu, where medical personnel declared him dead upon arrival,” the officials reported.
The police swiftly arrived at the scene and commenced a search operation to apprehend the shooters, as stated by the officials.
The deceased has been identified as Sumit Jandial, a 37-year-old resident of Ward number 9 in the Vijaypur area of Jammu.
Postmortem procedures were initiated after the body was moved to the mortuary and an FIR was filed concerning the incident, according to officials.
It remains unclear whether this shooting is linked to gang conflicts or other motives like property disputes, familial disagreements, or various criminal activities.
“This incident does not seem to be related to militancy,” sources from the police indicated.
In the past, gang wars have occurred in Jammu, but such events have significantly diminished over the last two decades.
The police have maintained vigilant oversight on shooting incidents associated with gang conflicts by detaining involved factions to alleviate tensions.
This shooting occurred just days before the Republic Day celebrations in the city, where the national flag will be hoisted by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha. The M.A.M. Stadium, the site for the celebrations, is currently under the security management of the J&K Police, who are sanitizing the stadium and its surrounding areas.
