Amritsar: A 28-year-old man was shot dead outside his house in Anand Avenue Colony on Friday night after a dispute over moving a parked scooter.The victim, Amit Sabharwal, was allegedly shot at five-six times, with four bullets hitting him in the head and abdomen. His family rushed him to hospital, but he died on the way.Amit’s father, Sunil Kumar Sabharwal, told media that his son had parked his Activa in the lane outside their house when three men from the locality asked him to move it to make way for their vehicle. Amit agreed, but an argument broke out, following which one of the men allegedly opened fire.Family members said they heard sounds resembling firecrackers inside the house and rushed outside to find Amit critically injured. Locals also reported hearing five to six gunshots.Additional deputy commissioner of police J S Goraya said police officers reached the spot after receiving information about the shooting and inspected the scene. An FIR has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act.Police have identified the three accused and are conducting raids to arrest them. CCTV footage from the area is also being examined as part of the investigation.
