Jalandhar, January 4: Two youths were shot dead early this morning in Shaheed Udham Singh Nagar near Lamma village, Jalandhar. Police identified the victims as Shiv, a resident of Mota Singh Nagar, and Vinay Tiwari, a resident of Basti Sheikh.
According to preliminary investigations, the incident followed a gathering where the youths consumed alcohol late into the night. An argument escalated in the morning, leading to the accused, identified as Manna, opening fire on the sleeping victims. Manna, a resident of Mithapur, fled the scene immediately after the incident.
The shooting occurred near Shailani Mata Mandir, prompting police from Rama Mandi Police Station to reach the spot upon receiving information. The Forensic Science Laboratory team also arrived to collect evidence as investigations unfolded.
Sources suggest the attack might be linked to old enmity. Police revealed both deceased were wanted in a case registered at Police Station Division No. 6. Efforts to trace the accused are ongoing.