New Delhi: In a shocking incident that occurred in Punjabs Amritsar on Saturday morning, as a US-based Non-Resident Indian (NRI) was shot inside his home. The harrowing attack took place in Daburji village and was captured on CCTV footage, which has since gone viral on social media. Police are currently investigating the matter, with a case already registered.Incident Captured on CCTVThe victim, identified as Sukhchain Singh, was in his residence when two men, both wearing turbans, entered the house. The CCTV footage from inside and outside the home shows the assailants firing three shots at Singh, targeting his head and neck. The horrifying video also captures Singhs mother and child pleading with folded hands, desperately begging for mercy, but the attackers showed no hesitation.ਪੰਜਾਬ ਵਿੱਚ ਅਮਨ ਕਾਨੂੰਨ ਦੀ ਸਥਿਤੀ ਬਿਲਕੁਲ ਵਿਗੜ ਚੁੱਕੀ ਹੈ, ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੇ ਅੱਜ ਦੇ ਹਾਲਾਤ ਦੇਖ ਬਹੁਤ ਦੁੱਖੀ ਹਾਂ, ਅੱਜ ਸਵੇਰੇ ਦੁਬੁਰਜੀ, ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਸਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਦੇ NRI ਵੀਰ ਸੁਖਚੈਨ ਸਿੰਘ ਦੇ ਘਰ ਵੜ ਕੇ ਬਦਮਾਸ਼ਾਂ ਨੇ ਸ਼ਰੇਆਮ ਗੋਲੀਆਂ ਚਲਾ ਦਿੱਤੀਆਂ।ਮਾਤਾ ਜੀ ਆਪਣੇ ਪੁੱਤ ਅਤੇ ਮਾਸੂਮ ਬੱਚਾ ਆਪਣੇ ਪਿਤਾ ਨੂੰ ਬਚਾਉਣ ਲਈ ਹੱਥ ਜੋੜ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ… pic.twitter.com/WJbQws2SAL— Sukhbir Singh Badal (@officeofssbadal) August 24, 2024Singh is in critical conditionAfter the attack, Singh was rushed to a nearby hospital, where his condition is reported to be critical. Authorities have assured that efforts are underway to apprehend the suspects responsible for this brutal attack.Sukhbir Singh Badal expresses angerThe incident has sparked significant outrage, particularly on social media. Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal expressed his anger and concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in Punjab. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Badal wrote, The law and order situation in Punjab has completely deteriorated. I am deeply saddened to witness what is happening in our state.He continued, This morning, miscreants fired shots after entering the house of our NRI brother Sukhchain Singh. Despite the mother and childs desperate pleas for mercy, the criminals did not relent. Chief Minister @BhagwantMann, such incidents are occurring every day under your leadership. Punjabis are not even safe in their own homes. I believe you should resign on moral grounds. I pray for Sukhchain Singhs recovery, who has been severely injured.Police investigation underwayPunjab Police have launched an investigation into the case, vowing to track down the culprits swiftly. Meanwhile, the viral footage of the incident has left many questioning the safety and security of even the most vulnerable in their own homes.The disturbing incident has raised concerns about rising crime in the region, with many calling for immediate action to restore law and order in Punjab.
