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US-Philippines Plot Foiled: Hitmen Nabbed in Punjab Shootout
21 Jan
Summary
- Two suspects arrested after a shootout near Sohal Jagir village.
- Attack was a targeted hit orchestrated from the US and Philippines.
- Police are tracing communication and financial links to international handlers.
Rural police in Jalandhar successfully apprehended two suspects on Tuesday after a tense shootout near Sohal Jagir village. This encounter followed a firing incident at a local resident's home just the previous day.
Authorities revealed the shooting was part of a criminal conspiracy orchestrated from overseas, stemming from a family dispute. Investigators allege the plot was initiated by the victim's cousin residing in the US, who then engaged an associate in the Philippines to hire local gunmen.
An exchange of fire occurred when the suspects approached a police checkpoint, resulting in one suspect sustaining a thigh wound and the other's capture. Police are actively tracing communication and financial links connecting the shooters to their international handlers.
Charges, including attempted murder and violations of the Arms Act, have been filed. The investigation is ongoing, focusing on uncovering the full extent of this international network.
