Punjab BJP SC morcha general secretary Balwinder Gill shot at by unidentified persons in Amritsar's Jandiala Guru

Amritsar, April 17: In a major incident, Punjab BJP SC morcha general secretary, Balwinder Gill, was shot at by two unidentified bike-borne persons at his residence in Jandiala Guru area. The incident took place around 9:30 pm when two armed men came on the bike and rang the doorbell of the leader’s residence.

As soon as the leader opened the door, the masked assailants fired at him.  

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Gill was rushed to a nearby private hospital. The bullet reportedly pierced his jaw.

As per the statement by doctor, the bullet hit his chin, injuring his face; his lower bone is also fractured but currently he is out of danger. 

Meanwhile, senior police officials, including SSP Amritsar rural Satinder Singh, have reached the spot and started a probe into the case.

Besides, the police started a probe and all CCTV cameras which were installed nearby his home will be scanned thoroughly, added the SSP.