Video: Men open fire on car in full public view in Punjab's Tarn-Taran, 1 killed

One person died and two others sustained serious injuries after two men opened fire at the occupants of a car in broad daylight in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district. The incident took place in Asal Uttar village, where the assailants reportedly arrived in a Mahindra Thar SUV, got out of the vehicle and fired at the victims.The shooting was captured on video by a local shopkeeper.The victim has been identified as Gursewak Singh, while the injured have been identified as Harkirat Singh and Sajan Singh.Both injured men have been admitted to a private hospital in Bhikhiwind, where they are undergoing treatment in critical condition. According to the information, the two assailants were travelling in a Thar SUV when they targeted the occupants of another car.One of the men has been identified as Manjit Singh, alias Katta, who reportedly has several criminal cases registered against him. The identity of the second assailant has not been disclosed as yet. A video recorded by a local shopkeeper shows a Thar SUV on the road outside a row of shops in the village. The footage captures activity around the vehicle and a man standing near the roadside as the incident unfolds.The recording provides a visual account of the incident, which took place in a busy public area during the daytime.The motive behind the shooting remains unclear. The incident has raised concerns over public safety in the border district, particularly as the firing took place in broad daylight in a village setting.The circumstances leading to the confrontation, including whether the accused and the victims knew each other, have not been established from the available information.Further details about the police investigation, the status of the accused and any action taken following the shooting are awaited.The investigation is expected to establish the sequence of events, determine the motive behind the attack and identify the roles of both assailants.- Ends