Punjab BJP leader Balwinder Gill shot by unknown assailants

BJP leader Balwinder Gill (in frame) admitted to the hospital after firing

Amritsar (Punjab) – Balwinder Gill, Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) SC Morcha General Secretary was shot outside his house. Gill was at his home in Jyotisar, Jandiala Guru when two bike-borne assailants arrived and opened fire at him. The bullet hit his chin, injuring his face; his lower bone is also fractured. The attackers fled the scene immediately. This incident took place in Jandiala Guru 25 km away from Amritsar.

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The SP said several Police teams were working on the case and have collected vital clues from the spot.

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