Even a 1-year-old isn't safe: Majithia slams Punjab government after Fazilka firing

A father and his one-year-old daughter escaped unhurt after assailants allegedly chased and fired at their car in Fazilka. The incident prompted Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) general secretary Bikram Singh Majithia to attack the Punjab government over law and order.

In Short

• Attackers in a Swift allegedly approached Manish Kumar near MC Colony
• Manish continued driving after the occupants tried stopping and questioning him
• He sought shelter at his uncle's house following the attack

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) general secretary Bikram Singh Majithia on Wednesday slammed the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government over the law and order situation in the state after a one-year-old girl and her father allegedly came under gunfire in Fazilka. Majithia questioned how the Chief Minister could describe Punjab as 'Rangla Punjab' when even an infant was not safe from gunfire.

In a post on X, Majithia said the father and his one-year-old daughter were chased for nearly three kilometres before two rounds were fired at their car outside their house. He alleged that criminals were roaming freely on the streets while police personnel were busy providing security at political rallies.

The firing incident took place in Sureshwala village of Fazilka district. According to preliminary information, Manish Kumar was returning home with his daughter after shopping at Smart Point market when some men travelling in a Swift car approached him near MC Colony.

The occupants allegedly tried to stop Manish and ask him something. However, when he did not respond and continued driving, they began chasing his car.

Fearing for his daughter's safety, Manish drove towards his village. The men allegedly followed him for nearly three kilometres and opened fire outside his house in Sureshwala village, firing two rounds at his car.

Manish immediately drove away and took shelter at his uncle's house, managing to save himself and his daughter. No one was injured in the incident.

The firing was captured by CCTV cameras installed in the village, and the footage has since surfaced on social media.

Police officials who reached the spot said they had received information about the firing. They confirmed that no casualties had been reported and said an investigation was underway to identify and apprehend the accused.

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