Bikram Majithia criticises Punjab government after firing in Fazilka
The Shiromani Akali Dal leader questioned the law and order situation after a father and his infant daughter were allegedly chased and shot at.
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) general secretary Bikram Singh Majithia criticised the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government on Wednesday following a firing incident in Fazilka district. According to a report by India Today, the incident involved a father and his one-year-old daughter who were allegedly targeted by gunfire in Sureshwala village.
The incident occurred when Manish Kumar was returning home with his daughter after shopping at Smart Point market. Some men in a Swift car allegedly approached him near MC Colony and tried to stop him, but they began chasing his car when he continued driving.
The men allegedly followed the vehicle for nearly three kilometres and fired two rounds at the car outside the house in Sureshwala village. Manish Kumar managed to drive away and take shelter at his uncle's house, and no one was injured in the incident.
Majithia alleged on X that criminals are roaming freely while police are providing security at political rallies. He questioned how the Chief Minister could describe the state as 'Rangla Punjab' when an infant was not safe from gunfire.
CCTV footage of the firing has surfaced on social media. Police officials confirmed they received information about the shooting and stated that an investigation is underway to identify and apprehend the accused.