Youth Shot Dead Near School in Batala; One Suspect Apprehended

Youth Shot Dead Near School in Batala; One Suspect Apprehended

A major incident unfolded in Batala’s Radha Krishna Colony this morning, sparking panic among schoolchildren after a shooting occurred near a local school. According to reports, two motorcycle-borne assailants opened fire at around 11 a.m., leaving one young man critically injured. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries during treatment. The entire incident was captured on the school’s security cameras.

Initial investigations suggest that one of the attackers, who managed a local gym, was involved in the shooting. However, further details are still being gathered.

In a significant development, it was revealed that the house of an Aam Aadmi Party leader is located just 100 meters from the crime scene. Hearing the gunshots, the leader’s security personnel attempted to apprehend the assailants. While one of the suspects managed to escape, the other was caught, and a pistol was seized from him.

Police arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the information and have launched an investigation. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from the area to identify and track down the second suspect. The investigation into the motive and further details surrounding the incident is ongoing.