A 26-year-old motorcycle mechanic was fatally shot at his shop in Shantarshah village, Haridwar, on Monday evening. The incident occurred within the Bahadrabad police station area and triggered a search for 2 masked suspects.
Happy was sitting at his motorcycle repair shop in the village market at about 7:15 pm when the attackers allegedly arrived from the colony side and opened fire. Witnesses said the assailants fled towards the forest after the shooting.
The firing caused panic in the surrounding area. Happy suffered gunshot wounds to his forehead and chest and collapsed at the shop. Relatives and police reached the location after receiving information about the attack.
He was taken to a private hospital in serious condition. Doctors referred him to a higher centre, but he died while being taken there.
Police begin search for attackers
Senior Superintendent of Police Navneet Singh Bhullar, SP Crime Nisha Yadav and Station House Officer Amarjeet Singh visited the scene with their teams. Officers questioned people in the area and inspected the shop and its surroundings.
A forensic team collected evidence, while police recovered spent cartridges from the site. Investigators are also examining footage from nearby CCTV cameras to establish the suspects’ identities and route of escape.
Police and Crime Investigation Unit teams began checking operations across the district after the shooting. No suspect had been identified by late Monday night, and no arrest had been reported in the available information.
The reason for the killing had also not been established. Police said the attackers allegedly fired 2 rounds. A report that the weapon may have been a country-made pistol had not been confirmed by police.
Police statement on investigation
SSP Navneet Singh Bhullar said police and Crime Investigation Unit teams were working to locate the accused. He said the motive was not yet clear and that the suspects would be arrested before the case was fully disclosed.
The investigation is focused on CCTV footage, forensic evidence, witness accounts and the spent cartridges recovered at the scene. The available information does not state that police have made an arrest or confirmed the motive.
Conclusion
Happy died after being shot at his Shantarshah repair shop, while police continue searching for the 2 masked attackers and investigating the motive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the shooting take place?
It took place at Happy’s motorcycle repair shop in the market of Shantarshah village, under Bahadrabad police station limits in Haridwar.
Q. Who was killed in the incident?
The deceased was Happy, a 26-year-old motorcycle mechanic and Shantarshah resident.
Q. When did the shooting happen?
The shooting occurred on Monday at about 7:15 pm.
Q. How many attackers were reported?
Witnesses reported seeing 2 masked attackers who allegedly opened fire at the shop.
Q. What happened after Happy was shot?
He was taken to a private hospital and referred to a higher centre, but died while being transported there.
Q. What evidence has police recovered?
Police recovered spent cartridges and are examining nearby CCTV footage. A forensic team also collected evidence from the scene.
Q. Has anyone been arrested?
No arrest had been reported by late Monday night in the available information.
Q. Is the motive known?
No. Police said the reason for the killing had not yet been established.
