Moga, October 26, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Two youths were killed and two others critically injured after unidentified gunmen travelling in a Scorpio SUV without a registration number plate opened indiscriminate fire on four youths standing outside a house in Moga’s Angadpura locality on Sunday evening.
The incident, which occurred around 7:15 pm, triggered panic in the residential neighbourhood. Police suspect that an old rivalry may have been behind the attack, although the exact motive is yet to be established.
The deceased have been identified as Gagan and Sahil Jindal, also known as Laddi. The two injured youths, Raghav and Sukhpreet, are undergoing treatment in critical condition.
Attackers Opened Fire After Asking for Someone
According to preliminary information, Sahil Jindal, Gagan, Raghav and Sukhpreet were standing outside a house in Angadpura and talking when a Scorpio SUV without a number plate arrived at the spot.
The armed occupants reportedly approached the youths and asked them about a person’s whereabouts.
Moments later, the assailants suddenly opened fire, leaving all four youths with gunshot injuries.
The attackers fled in their vehicle immediately after the shooting, while the injured youths collapsed at the scene.
Hearing the gunshots, residents rushed out of their houses and gathered at the spot. Family members and local residents arranged for the injured to be taken to hospital.
One Dies in Moga, Another Succumbs in Ludhiana
All four injured youths were initially taken to Medicity Super Speciality Hospital in Moga.
Doctors declared Gagan dead after examining him.
Sahil Jindal, who had sustained serious gunshot injuries, was referred to Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) in Ludhiana for advanced treatment.
However, he also succumbed to his injuries late Sunday night, taking the death toll to two.
The other two victims, Raghav and Sukhpreet, remain in critical condition and are receiving treatment in the intensive care unit.
SSP Reaches Spot, Special Teams Formed
Moga Senior Superintendent of Police Sartaj Singh Chahal reached the crime scene along with senior police officials soon after receiving information about the shooting.
Police examined the spot and took possession of digital video recorders connected to CCTV cameras installed in the surrounding area.
Investigators are examining the footage to identify the attackers, establish the route taken by their vehicle and trace their movements before and after the shooting.
The SSP said special police teams had been constituted to identify and apprehend the assailants.
Police teams are conducting raids at suspected locations and examining various possible motives, including previous enmity.
Investigators are also trying to determine why the attackers approached the four youths and whether any particular individual was their intended target.
The police have intensified efforts to identify those responsible for the double murder and establish the circumstances leading to the attack.
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