Former Punjab and Haryana HC Bar secretary fired at near Kurali, escapes unhurt

Police teams reached the scene soon after receiving information about the firing incident. SP (Investigation) Saurabh Jindal said an FIR had been registered against unidentified persons.

“Three empty bullet shells were recovered from the spot. Prima facie, the shells appear to have been fired from a .38 bore weapon,” the officer said, adding that CCTV footage from nearby areas was being examined to identify the attackers.

Police said the motive behind the attack was yet to be ascertained.

Family says no known enmity

Reacting to the incident, Balwinder Jammu said the family had no personal enmity with anyone.

“By God’s grace, my son escaped safely. Otherwise, it could have been a major tragedy,” he said.

Bar Association condemns attack

The incident drew sharp condemnation from the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association, which termed the attack a serious reflection on the law and order situation.

The Bar Association president described the firing as a “cowardly attack”, while the honorary secretary said the incident was “not merely an attack on a lawyer, but on the independence and dignity of the legal profession itself”.

The association has demanded the immediate arrest of the accused, strict legal action and adequate security measures for members of the legal fraternity.