Chandigarh Medical Store Firing: Cashier killed after gunmen open fire in Sector 11

A cashier was killed after unidentified gunmen opened fire inside a medical store in Chandigarh’s Sector 11 on Saturday, triggering panic in the busy market area and prompting a major police investigation.

According to police, two masked assailants entered the medical store and fired multiple rounds before fleeing the spot. The victim, who was working as a cashier at the shop, sustained critical gunshot injuries and succumbed to them. CCTV footage from the area has captured the attack and is being examined by investigators.

Preliminary reports suggest that around 13 rounds were fired during the incident, highlighting the audacity of the attack carried out in broad daylight. Police teams rushed to the scene, secured the area, and launched a search operation to identify and apprehend the suspects.

Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage, collecting forensic evidence, and questioning witnesses to establish the motive behind the killing. No arrests had been reported at the time of filing this report.

The shooting has raised fresh concerns over public safety in Chandigarh, which has witnessed several incidents involving firearms in recent months. Investigators are exploring all possible angles, including personal rivalry and organized criminal involvement.

Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.