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Published 18:12 IST, September 20th 2024

Gunshots Fired On Kalka Congress Candidate Pradeep Chaudhary's Convoy In Panchkula, 2 Injured

Gunshots fired on Congress candidate from the Kalka Assembly seat in Haryana, Pradeep Chaudhary’s convoy on Friday by a few miscreants in the Panchkula district

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Gunshots fired on convoy of Congress candidate from Kalka Pradeep Chaudhary in Panchkula | Image: Pixabay

Panchkula: Congress candidate from the Kalka Assembly seat in Haryana, Pradeep Chaudhary’s convoy was on Friday attacked by a few miscreants in the Panchkula district, who opened fire at his car, leaving two persons injured. The incident took place near the Raipur Rani area, where the Haryana Congress Candidate from Kalka was campaigning on Friday. The victims, who sustained gunshot injuries have been identified as Goldie Kheri and DK Pandit. Both have been admitted to a hospital for treatment.

The Panchkula police have registered a case into the gunshots firing incident and initiated a probe.

The Panchkula police on Friday said that the information was received about a firing incident in Bharauli village of Raipur Rani. Goldie Kheri, a supporter of Congress candidate Pradeep Chaudhary, who was present in a car part of Chaudhary’s convoy, has been shot. The injured have been referred to the PGI Hospital in Chandigarh.

The police registered a case into the matter and started an investigation. The police are interrogating the people present at the incident site. A team of police is also analyzing the CCTV footage installed nearby.

The police said that the accused will be arrested soon.

Further legal action is being taken into the matter.

Updated 22:42 IST, September 20th 2024