Canada-return NRI shot dead by unidentified men in Punjab

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Chandigarh: A 25-year-old non-resident Indian was shot dead by two unidentified bike-borne miscreants in Amritsar.

Deceased, identified as Jatinderpal Singh of Suhawa village, a resident of Tarn Taran, had returned from Canada around a week ago,. Accused opened fire at him when he was on his way to Amritsar with his friends, police said.

The incident occurred at around 12am on Sunday and victim with his friends returning from after having dinner at a restaurant.

A case under Sections 302 (murder) and 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) of the IPC, Section 25 of the Arms Act against two unidentified persons at Tarn Taran City police station. Police said adding that further investigation is underway to identify the accused.