Unidentified miscreants fired gunshots at the house of a prominent businessman in Phase 10, Mohali, around 10 pm on Monday. The attack targeted the residence of Baljeet Singh, who owns a well-known shopping mall in the city. Police confirmed that six gunshots were fired at the building, but no one was injured in the incident.
Gunshots at Phase 10 house spark panic in residential area
The shooting sent panic through the upscale residential neighborhood. According to the original report, residents in the area chose to remain indoors after the gunfire. It was only after police personnel arrived at the scene that frightened residents began to come out of their houses.
The attackers fled the spot immediately after the shooting, leaving behind a tense atmosphere in the locality.
Case registered under extortion and Arms Act provisions
Following the incident, Baljeet Singh filed a complaint with the police. Based on his statement, a case has been registered at the Phase 11 police station. The charges include provisions related to extortion and the Arms Act, indicating that authorities are treating the shooting as a serious criminal matter.
Officials said Mohali SSP Varun Sharma, who was carrying out a night-domination exercise that evening, formed a team to investigate the case. The investigation is ongoing as police work to identify and locate the suspects.
Our Take: A troubling sign for Mohali’s residential security
To put it plainly, this incident raises serious concerns about safety in Mohali’s upscale neighborhoods. The fact that gunshots were fired at a businessman’s home — and that the attackers escaped — suggests a brazen disregard for public safety. While it is reassuring that no one was hurt, the targeting of a prominent mall owner’s residence points to possible intimidation tactics.
The registration of the case under extortion provisions is a clear signal that police suspect a motive beyond random violence. Residents in Phase 10 and similar areas will likely be on edge until the culprits are caught. In our view, the swift response by SSP Varun Sharma and his team is a positive step, but the community will be watching closely to see if the investigation leads to arrests and a stronger sense of security.
