Chandigarh : The North American Punjabi Association on Sunday condemned the attack on an NRI in Amritsar by two assailants and described the incident as “deeply troubling.” Sukhchain Singh was shot at by two people in front of his family at his home in the Daburji village of Amritsar on Saturday.
“The situation should be treated with utmost seriousness to prevent further incidents and to restore confidence among the NRI community,” he said.
“It’s essential that steps are taken to address the root causes of these attacks and to bolster the safety and security of all residents and visitors in Punjab. This will help in rebuilding trust and ensuring a safer environment for everyone,” he added.
Before he could understand anything, the two took out their pistols and forcibly took him inside his house.
Inside, the assailants fired three shots at him and fled.
A bullet each hit Singh in the head and near the chest. He was rushed to a private hospital where he is currently out of danger.
On Sunday, police arrested five people, including the father of Singh’s first wife, in connection with the attack. Efforts are being made to nab the two criminals who shot at him.
The Print | Agust 25, 2024