Himachal Pradesh: A shocking incident unfolded in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi on Friday Night where two-bike-borne assailants opened fire at a Dhaba operator. According to Police, the miscreants looted cash and an LED TV from the operator, identified as Pradeep Guleria, in the Pulgharat area of the Mandi district. The victim, a resident of Dayari, Tilli, is currently under undergoing treatment at a hospital.
What Exactly Happened?
The official press release from the police, reads, “During the intervening night of 21st/22nd March, an incident was reported at Police Station Sadar, District Mandi by a complainant namely Pradeep Guleria, resident of Dayari, Tilli, District Mandi that on 21.03.2025 at around midnight, two bikers came to his Dhaba and asked to pack meals. When he was packing meals for them, he saw that the persons are stealing cash from his Counter.”
The note further mentioned, “When he tried to stop them, one of the persons drew a revolver-like weapon and fired it on the Dhaba owner. The Dhaba owner is safe and is under treatment. The accused persons also took an LED TV from the Dhaba.”
Police Registers Case Against Accused
Taking prompt action, an FIR has been registered at Police Station Sadar under section 109, 307, 3(5) of BNS and 25 of the Arms Act. Meanwhile, a Special Investigating Team has also been constituted headed by Sachin Hiremath, IPS, Additional SP to investigate the case. Preliminary investigations revealed that it was found that the person riding the bike was wearing a white cap and the pillion rider was wearing a black helmet. Further investigation of the case is in progress.
