NVI Correspondent
Jammu, Jan 21(NVI): In a shocking incident of alleged gang violence, a 37-year-old man, identified as Sumit Jandyal, son of Om Parkash from Vijaypur’s Ward 9, was shot dead in broad daylight at the busy Jewel Chowk area of Jammu district today.
According to sources, unidentified assailants fired multiple rounds at Jandyal’s red Thar (registration number JK21-G-0770), critically injuring him. The attackers fled the scene before police could intervene. The victim was rushed to GMC Jammu Hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead on arrival.
Senior police officials, including ADGP Jammu Zone Anand Jain, DIG Shiv Kumar Sharma, and SSP Jammu, visited the site. Speaking to the media, ADGP Jain attributed the incident to an inter-gang rivalry involving the Gataru Gang of Vijaypur-Samba, ruling out any terror link.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted to probe the case, and a massive manhunt is underway in Jammu and Samba to nab the perpetrators. The vehicle has been seized, and further investigations are ongoing.
This brazen act of violence has raised concerns about the escalating gang-related tensions in the region, prompting calls for stronger preventive measures.(News Vibes of India)
