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SAA event in Punjab, Gurdaspur District area, India on Wed 3rd June 2026
3rd June 2026
On June 3, Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) leader Vijay Soni narrowly escaped an armed attack when bike-borne assailants opened fire at his petrol pump in Gurdaspur District of Punjab, reports The Tribune. According to Soni, two masked men arrived on a motorcycle and fired multiple rounds, damaging his vehicle and a nearby wall. He remained unharmed and reportedly fired back using his licensed weapon, after which the attackers fled. Before the incident, Soni had received an audio message from an international number demanding INR 20 million as extortion, with a 10-day deadline. CCTV footage captured the attack. Police stated that an investigation is underway to identify the assailants and trace possible links to extortion networks and foreign handlers.
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Punjab ( Gurdaspur District area )
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