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Kangra: Ex-serviceman shot at for refusing to give ₹1L to friend

A 57-year-old retired Assam Rifles havildar was allegedly shot in the left thigh by a friend in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district. According to police, the incident occurred during a morning confrontation after the victim refused to lend ₹1 lakh to the accused.

State

Punjab

First reported

October 2026

Agency involved

Himachal Pradesh Police

Arrests

Not reported (accused absconding)

Charges or sections cited

Relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Status

Under investigation; police search is ongoing to trace the absconding suspect

The full story

Everything you need to know about this case, in one place.

The victim and the accused had reportedly become friends while working at a company in Baddi, Solan district. Although the accused had previously borrowed and repaid ₹60,000 on two occasions, he demanded a larger sum and allegedly threatened the victim when refused.

During the encounter near the victim's home in the Jaisinghpur area, a scuffle ensued when the accused pointed a pistol. The victim managed to snatch the weapon before the accused fled towards a nearby forest, prompting a police search.

The victim was taken to the Civil Hospital in Thural for medical examination, and authorities registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Police teams were deployed to trace and apprehend the absconding suspect.

Not yet reported: The reports do not state whether the accused has been captured or if any specific legal penalties or additional charges have been finalized in court.

Where the case stands

The latest position in the reports we read.

The accused remains at large while police teams continue their search in the forest area. A case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Who was affected

Described in general terms; we do not name victims.

A 57-year-old retired ex-serviceman and former Assam Rifles havildar residing in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh.

Timeline

Key dates as reported, oldest first.

October 16The accused called the victim and demanded ₹1 lakh, threatening to visit his house when he refused.

Tuesday morning, around 7.30amThe accused confronted the victim near his home, leading to a scuffle and a gunshot wound to the victim's thigh.

TuesdayThe victim reported the incident to the police, was treated at the Civil Hospital in Thural, and police launched a search for the fleeing suspect.

How the scam worked

The method described in the reports.

The accused built a friendship with the victim while they were working together at a company in Baddi, Solan district.
The accused established trust by previously borrowing money and successfully repaying it on two separate occasions.
The accused subsequently demanded a larger amount of ₹1 lakh and threatened to visit the victim's house upon refusal.
The accused intercepted the victim near his home during his morning routine to pressure him for the money.
The accused brandished a firearm during an argument, leading to a scuffle in which the victim was shot in the leg before managing to disarm the attacker.

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Sources and further reading

Optional. The full story is above; these are the original reports it was prepared from.

hindustantimes.comOriginal report Hindustan Times<![CDATA[https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/kangra-ex-serviceman-shot-at-for-refusing-to-give-1l-to-friend-101792521830878.html]]>Kangra: Ex-serviceman shot at for refusing to give ₹1L to friend | Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesHindustan Times · 21 Oct 2026

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