‘Mainu apne naal leja’: Bizman dies trying to save family in Ludhiana; 30 rounds fired | Ludhiana News – The Times of India

LUDHIANA: A 32-year-old businessman who was caught in a shootout between gangsters invited to a wedding in Ludhiana on Sunday night died trying to shield his wife and their three-year-old son. Vasu Chopra’s pyre was lit by the toddler Monday as the victim’s mother broke down: “ Mainu apne naal leja ,Vasu (Vasu, take me along with you).” The toddler was heard asking relatives to let him talk to his father on phone as he “hadn’t seen him since last night”.

Around 30 rounds were fired at the wedding, attended by VIPs, including politicians and at least one MLA. Ludhiana police commissioner Swapan Sharma said it “wasn’t a gang war”, but a “fight between local boys for supremacy”. The prime accused are wanted in several cases, including attempted murder.Ludhiana police commissioner Swapan Sharma said it “wasn’t a gang war”, but a “fight between local boys for supremacy”. The prime accused are both criminals, wanted for several cases, including attempted murder.But the criminal record of the prime accused — Shubham Arora alias Mota and Ankur — make it clear they are no amateurs. Shubham faces as many as 18 FIRs, including for attempted murder. His rivalsAnkur, Rubal and Jasvir Singh Jassa have a shorter crime history but they too face cases of attempted murder. Now, it’s double murder.Vasu fell victim to the senseless shootout at his friend’s wedding. The groom’s aunt, Neeru Chhabran, was also killed, shot in the face. Both of them died on the spot.Vasu’s family said he, his wife and son were eating dinner when the criminals started firing. Vasu picked up his son, grabbed his wife’s hand and started running into thewedding hall, keeping them both shielded by his body. A bullet hit him on the left of the stomach, killing him on the spot. Ankur was arrested on Monday, along with four people who allegedly harboured him. One of them is a woman. Three private security guards at the wedding venue have also been arrested for “allowing armed people to enter”.Of the 18 accused, six of whom are identified, only two are in custody — Ankur and Jatindar Kumar Dawar, whose licensed pistol was allegedlyused in the shootout. Shubham is on the run.Vasu’s brother-in-law Parul Malhotra, a local Congress functionary, said, “Those criminals were firing gunshots brazenly, without any fear, and people were running for their lives.” He said he counted at least 30 spent bullet shells at the wedding venue.“My sister lost her husband. They have two little kids. Vasu lost his father a year ago and he was the sole earning member.”