Pregnant woman killed in firing by neighbours in Patti, 7 booked

Sunita Rani (24), a four-months-pregnant woman from Basti Sansia Wali in the Patti subdivision, tragically lost her life in broad daylight due to alleged random firing by her neighbors. Seven persons have been booked in this connection. Raja Singh, her husband, attributed the dispute with neighbors as the cause. Frustrated with the police's perceived lack of response, the bereaved family staged a protest with the deceased's body outside the DSP office in Patti, demanding justice. The family discontinued their demonstration following assurances from Gurtej Singh Brar, SHO City, Patti, who promised action against those responsible. “Basti Sansian Wali is known for its residents indulging in illegal drug trade and even Raja had been booked in several cases under the NDPS Act,” said Tarn Taran SSP Ashwani Kapur. Raja said that two days back also the accused had fired at his house.