Four on Motorcycles Open Fire at Khanna Businessman’s Home, Attempt to Torch Car

Overview

• The pre-dawn attack occurred Monday in Khanna, Ludhiana, where four assailants arrived on two motorcycles and opened fire outside a residence.
• Police reports say the attackers tried to set a parked car ablaze before fleeing, and initial accounts did not detail any injuries.
• Officials are analyzing CCTV footage from the area to identify the culprits, and a forensic team examined the scene after the area was cordoned off.
• Superintendent Pawanjeet Singh said eight police teams have been constituted to track the suspects as the investigation advances.
• Hindustan Times reported the businessman, identified as garment trader and fashion designer Ashu Vijan, had earlier reported an extortion call, with police examining that angle alongside personal enmity; motive remains unconfirmed.