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Chandigarh lawyer shoots woman during eviction
NDTV··1 Aug
Advocate JPS Chadha allegedly shot landlord Manjinder Kaur with a licensed double barrel shotgun during a court ordered eviction at a Sector 42 residence in Chandigarh on August 1. Police and court officials were executing a possession order when he fired from inside the house. Kaur was taken to PGIMER in critical condition; Chadha was arrested at the scene.
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What It Means For You
- Landlords and tenants facing court ordered evictions in Chandigarh should expect police accompaniment but remain aware disputes can escalate dangerously during possession proceedings.
- Property owners executing court orders can note the victim was the landlord; legal possession processes do not themselves guarantee peaceful handover.
- Licensed firearm holders should know police are verifying legal aspects of the shotgun used in the Sector 42 shooting during the ongoing investigation.
What's Happening
- Advocate JPS Chadha allegedly shot property owner Manjinder Kaur in the face with a licensed double barrel shotgun during a court ordered eviction in Chandigarh Sector 42 on August 1.
- Police and court officials had arrived to execute a possession order when Chadha, the tenant, fired from inside the house instead of opening the door.
- Kaur was taken to PGIMER in critical condition; Chadha was overpowered and arrested at the scene while forensic teams collected evidence.
A Court Ordered Eviction Turns Violent
- Deputy Superintendent of Police Dheeraj Kumar said the police team accompanied officials to execute the court's possession order when the tenant opened fire.
- Investigators are recording eyewitness statements and examining the crime scene to establish the exact sequence of events.
- Police are verifying all legal aspects related to Chadha's licensed firearm; further action will depend on investigation findings and the victim's medical condition.
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