Firing outside hotelier’s relative's house in Chandigarh; Police launch hunt for attackers
Harshabab Sidhu
Chandigarh, November 5, 2025: Tension gripped Sector 38C on Wednesday morning after two unidentified men on a motorcycle opened fire outside the residence of a hotelier’s relative, who is also connected to a local councillor.
According to police, the assailants fired four rounds at the house (No. 2176), shattering the window of a parked Thar SUV before fleeing the scene. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Police teams rushed to the spot and recovered multiple spent bullet shells. A city-wide search operation has been launched, with checkpoints set up at key entry and exit points. Investigators are also reviewing CCTV footage from nearby streets to identify the attackers.
Senior officers said that the motive behind the shooting is yet to be established. Statements from family members are being recorded to ascertain whether the incident stemmed from a personal dispute or other enmity.