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Ludhiana Wedding Shootout: 9 Arrested, Groom and Venue Security Booked, Key Suspect on the Run

Police now count nine arrests as negligence by the groom and venue security becomes part of the case.

Overview

  • Police say rival factions led by Shubham Mota and Ankur exchanged roughly 20–30 shots inside Bath Castle on Pakhowal Road.
  • Two guests — Vasu Chopra and Neeru Chhabra — were killed, while at least one more person was injured during the crossfire.
  • Nine people have been arrested, including gang leader Ankur and four alleged harbourers, as investigators trace remaining suspects.
  • FIRs under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act name the groom for negligence, book three security guards, and cite aides accused of sheltering the shooters.
  • The banquet hall has been sealed as police review CCTV and forensic evidence, with Shubham Mota reported absconding and further arrests expected.