Latest News | Punjab: 1 Killed as Guard Opens Fire on Thieves in Kapurthala

Kapurthala(Punjab), Jun 7 (PTI) One of the three thieves who tried to commit burglary at a flour mill was killed after a security guard opened fire in self-defence here, officials said on Saturday.

The incident took place on Friday night when the trio attempted to loot the mill.

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However, the alert security guard challenged them, following which a thief fired shots at him.

The guard retaliated with his weapon, leading to the burglar's death.

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The remaining two, however, managed to flee, the police said, adding that the guard remained unhurt.

A case has been registered in the matter.

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