Witnesses said Makhan collapsed immediately after being shot and was rushed to the hospital, where his condition remains extremely critical.

Punjab News: On Tuesday morning, a dispute over bus timings between employees of two private buses at a bus stand in Amritsar, Punjab, took a violent turn when one of them opened fire, critically injuring the other.

According to eyewitnesses, the two employees had been arguing for some time when, in a fit of anger, one pulled out a firearm and started shooting. The injured man, identified as Makhan, an employee of Kahalon Bus Service, was hit by around four bullets. The gunfire triggered panic among passengers and shopkeepers present at the spot.

Witnesses said Makhan collapsed immediately after being shot and was rushed to the hospital, where his condition remains extremely critical.

Police reached the site promptly after receiving information and cordoned off the area. ACP Gagandeep confirmed that the initial investigation revealed the dispute stemmed from bus timings and the issue of who would pick up passengers first.

Officials have recovered six empty bullet shells from the scene and are reviewing footage from nearby CCTV cameras to identify the shooter and trace his movements. Police said the accused fled immediately after the incident, and a search operation has been launched.

Local residents noted that disputes over bus timings are not uncommon, but no one expected the situation to escalate to such a violent extent. A case has been registered, and further investigation is underway.

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