Amritsar: Notorious gangster Ravneet Singh, alias Sonu Mota, was shot dead on Monday in Amritsar’s Kathianwala Bazaar. According to police reports, two unidentified armed assailants opened fire on him, hitting him with five bullets.
Singh, who had previously received threats and survived past attacks, was known to be involved in multiple criminal cases. The incident adds to the growing concerns over escalating gang violence in the city.
Vishaljit Singh, Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP), Amritsar, confirmed the incident. “Two men shot a man named Ravneet Singh. We have reached the spot, and an investigation is underway. We have some initial leads, and the culprits will be caught soon. He has been taken to a hospital,” he said.
CCTV footage is being examined. The initial investigation suggests a gang war angle. It is being determined which rival gang members carried out this attack.
