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Two Suspects Held After Moga Migrant Shooting Following Police Encounter

Police say a foreign-based handler directed the February 10 attack, with a third accomplice still at large.

Overview

  • Jobanpreet Singh and Akashdeep Singh were arrested near Ghal Kalan after opening fire on a police team, with Jobanpreet shot in the leg during the encounter.
  • Officers recovered the motorcycle used in the crime, two 30-bore pistols, four empty shells, and one live round, and filed a fresh attempted-murder FIR for firing at police.
  • Two migrants from Bihar, identified as Ashok and Subodh, were injured in the February 10 shooting on Zira Road targeting workers from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
  • Police previously detained Lakhwinder Singh and Sukhvir Singh for allegedly providing weapons and shelter to the shooters, and say broader links are under investigation.
  • An unverified Instagram account posted video and threats claiming responsibility, a third person who filmed the attack is being sought, and claims of gang ties remain unconfirmed.