By Admin 
The sensational firing incident that took place in broad daylight in Laksar area of Haridwar district of Uttarakhand created a stir in the entire area. On Laksar flyover, unidentified bike-riding miscreants opened fire on a notorious criminal who was being taken for court appearance. Along with the criminal, two police constables deployed for security were also injured in this attack. There is an atmosphere of panic in the area after the incident and serious questions have been raised on law and order.
According to the information, notorious criminal Vinay Tyagi was being brought from Roorkee Jail in a special vehicle for appearance in Laksar Court. As soon as the vehicle reached near Laksar flyover, two miscreants riding a bike who were already in ambush suddenly started firing. The miscreants fired several rounds directly targeting Vinay Tyagi, in which he got injured.
Two constables also got hit
During the firing, two police constables deployed for security also got hit by bullets. All three injured were immediately admitted to a nearby hospital for treatment, where their treatment is ongoing. According to police sources, the condition of all the injured is said to be stable at present.
This indiscriminate firing on the highway in broad daylight created chaos. Pedestrians started running here and there due to the sound of bullets and traffic on the highway was disrupted for some time. After the incident, the miscreants managed to escape from the spot, which raises a big question on the security arrangements of the police.
Video viral on social media
Meanwhile, a video of the incident has also surfaced, in which it can be clearly seen that the miscreants are running on the road waving weapons and running away while firing. The fearless attitude of the criminals in the video shows that they have no fear of the law. This video is becoming increasingly viral on social media, causing both anger and fear among people.
Immediately after the incident, the police cordoned off the entire area and the search for the miscreants has been intensified. The footage of nearby CCTV cameras is being scrutinized, while blockades have also been done on the highway and border areas.
In this matter, Additional SP of Haridwar Shekhar Suyal said that the incident is being investigated seriously. He said that the criminals who shot and injured a youth in prisoner security are being identified and will be arrested soon. Several police teams are also investigating the reasons and conspiracy behind this attack.
This sensational incident that happened in broad daylight on Laksar Highway has once again increased the concern regarding law and order in Uttarakhand. Open firing and the fearless escape of miscreants raises big questions on the safety of common people. Now it remains to be seen how quickly the police can reach the accused and unravel the matter.