Jalandhar, March 15: A undertrial who got bail today and was released from the Central jail here was shot at by youths on a motorcycle just after coming out from the prison.
The incident occurred at around 8 pm when two motorcycle-borne youth, who were already present in front of the jail, fired thrice at Mandeep Singh (26), a resident of Dallewal village.
Superintendent of Police S K Kalia said Mandeep was in jail on the charge of 307 (attempt to murder) and he got bail today and added that old rivalry could be the reason behind the attack.
“When he was coming out of the jail gate, two youths on a motorcycle opened fire at him and he took a bullet on his chest. He was was immediately shifted to Civil Hospital, where his condition is stated to be critical,” Kalia said.
–Agencies