Panic gripped after unidentified assailants allegedly opened fire at a Hair Master salon near CP67 Mall in Mohali on Wednesday evening.
The incident triggered panic among people in the area, with police teams rushing to the spot soon after receiving information. He added that special teams have been made to crack the case. He further added that the punjab police had also given security cover to the salon owners. He added all these angles are being probed to get bottom of this case. He added that the police were examining all aspects of the incident and working to identify the persons involved. Police teams have started examining CCTV footage from the area to establish the sequence of events and identify the motorcycle-borne suspects. The motive behind the firing is also being investigated. The incident has raised concerns over security in the busy commercial area, particularly as the firing took place near a prominent mall and commercial establishments. As of now, there is no official confirmation of any injury in the firing. Police are also verifying the exact number of rounds fired and other details related to the incident.
DSP Mohali Harsimran Singh Bal confirmed that the police received information about the incident from the salon at around 8:30 pm.
Two persons riding a motorcycle arrived outside the salon and allegedly targeted the shop, firing several rounds before fleeing the spot, according to preliminary information. He also said that two people came on motorcycle and opened fire at saloon shop. He says that they are also working on the lines of extortion call and why this saloon was targeted.
