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Mohali Gym Owner Shot; Two Brothers Detained After Video Claim

Police are scrutinizing a social-media confession following competing claims of who ordered the attack.

Overview

  • Vicky, a gym owner, was shot multiple times around 5 a.m. in the Phase-2 market parking in Mohali and later referred to PGI Chandigarh in critical condition.
  • Within an hour, gunfire also struck his Sector 52 hotel, shattering glass but causing no additional injuries, according to police and local reports.
  • Investigators have impounded the victim’s car, collected forensic samples, and are reviewing CCTV footage to trace the motorcycle-borne shooters.
  • Ritwik and Aman Chauhan posted a video claiming responsibility for both shootings and were detained by Chandigarh Police’s Operation Cell for questioning.
  • Vicky’s family accused jailed rivals Vikas and Suraj of plotting the attack, and police say all leads, including the family’s allegation and the video claim, are being examined.