Gunfire at Punjab Store Following Rs 30 Lakh Extortion Demand: Police Investigation Underway

Dec 16, 2025 11:03 pm CST

A shooting incident at a grocery store in Batala, Punjab has revealed an extortion scheme demanding Rs 30 lakh from the shopkeeper. Despite reporting the threat to police two weeks prior, no action was taken until the shooting occurred. Local traders are threatening protests if the authorities fail to apprehend the perpetrator, while police have promised swift action following review of CCTV footage capturing the incident.