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Ludhiana Police Trace Gunmen After Luxury Car Rental Shooting, Say Arrest Imminent

Investigators are probing an extortion angle after slips naming two gang figures were recovered at the scene.

Overview

  • Two masked men on a motorcycle fired outside Royal Limos on Ferozepur Road around 10:30 a.m., damaging the office facade and a Mercedes and Range Rover.
  • No injuries were reported as staff inside took cover, according to police and employees.
  • Police recovered bullet casings, reviewed CCTV that captured the attack, and collected slips naming Pawan Shokeen and Mohabbat Randhawa, which are being verified.
  • Officials say the assailants fled toward Jagraon; multiple teams are conducting raids and tracing possible associates in other districts and states.
  • The owners report no prior threat or ransom calls; investigators are examining potential links to recent extortion-related shootings in Ludhiana, with shot counts reported as six by police and seven to eight by witnesses.