JAMMU: Advocate Kanav Sharma, president of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha’s Jammu wing and son of senior BJP member Chander Mohan Sharma, was injured after being shot by an electricity department employee following a parking feud in Roop Nagar area Friday, police said.
“Around 2.15pm, a scuffle broke out between Sharma, a resident of Roop Nagar’s New Plot area, and Harvinder Singh alias Kaka over parking opposite a transformer station. As the argument escalated, Singh, a power department employee (meter reader) fired two shots at Sharma. One of the bullets hit Sharma in the abdomen while the other missed,” said a police source.
“An injured Sharma was rushed to Sarwal govt hospital, from where he was referred to Jammu GMC. His condition is stated to be stable,” the source added.
SP Jammu (North) Vivek Shekhar said a case had been registered and further probe was underway to determine the motive behind the attack.
Stay informed with the latest Business News on Times of India. Explore updates on International Business, gain insights with Financial Literacy tips, and make use of Financial Calculators. Don’t forget to check the list of Bank Holidays in 2025, including Bank Holidays in January.