Mohali (Mullanpur) businessman death: A shocking incident unfolded in Mullanpur, Mohali, evening on Monday, when a team from the Counter Intelligence Agency, Kharar allegedly pointed revolvers at a group of local traders playing cards, leading to panic and the death of one trader due to a heart attack. Another person in critical condition was hospitalised. According to eyewitnesses, the raid team comprising around five officers, dressed as civilians, arrived in Mullanpur following an intelligence input. On Mondays, the market in Mullanpur remains closed, and several local shopkeepers usually gather to play cards. An eyewitness Rajesh, alias Pammi, said that the officers did not identify themselves as police personnel before drawing their weapons. “They suddenly pointed revolvers at us without saying they were police. Everyone panicked, thinking gangsters were attacking,” Pammi said. The shock led to the death of 55-year-old trader Rajesh Kumar Soni, while another man collapsed and was rushed to GMCH-16, Chandigarh, for treatment. Following the incident, tension gripped the area. Angry residents surrounded and assaulted two members of the police team before senior officers intervened. Heavy police deployment was made to control the situation. DSP Mullanpur Dharamvir Singh, SP (Rural) Manpreet Singh, and the SHOs of Majri and Kurali police stations reached the spot to pacify the crowd. The two officers involved have been taken into police custody. Authorities assured locals that strict action will be taken after the investigation. Police said efforts are underway to bring the situation under control and restore calm in the area.
