Chandigarh: A late-night clash between two rival groups in Industrial Area Phase I left a 25-year-old delivery worker with bullet injuries after an alleged bid to open fire on a rival group went awry, police said.The victim, identified as Sundram, a resident of Hallomajra, sustained gunshot injuries to his back and shoulder around 2 am on Friday. He was rushed to Govt Medical College and Hospital (GMCH-32) on a motorcycle by his friends. Doctors alerted the police after discovering the bullet injuries. His condition is stated to be stable.According to police sources, the two groups had a longstanding rivalry and came face to face during the early hours of Friday. During the confrontation, Sundram allegedly called his associates for support. One of them was carrying a pistol and allegedly attempted to fire at members of the rival group. However, preliminary investigations suggest that Sundram was accidentally struck during the firing.The incident triggered a police response, with a team from the Industrial Area Phase I police station reaching GMCH-32 to record the injured man’s statement. Police later inspected the scene, while a Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) team collected evidence from the spot.Police rounded up five persons for questioning in connection with the incident but released them later after verification of facts. Investigators are now trying to establish the exact sequence of events, identify the person who allegedly fired the shot and determine the role of others present during the clash.
