Desk : In a shocking incident in northern Italy, two Indian nationals were shot dead outside a gurdwara, leaving the local community in deep shock and grief. The attack took place as the victims were reportedly exiting the religious premises after attending a ceremony.
According to reports, an unidentified assailant opened fire on the two men and fled the scene immediately after the attack. The sudden shooting caused panic in the area, and locals alerted the authorities.
Police reached the spot soon after the incident and rushed the injured to a nearby hospital, where both victims were declared dead on arrival.
Several empty bullet casings were recovered from the crime scene, and investigators are reviewing CCTV footage from the surrounding area to identify the attacker. Authorities suspect the attack may have been pre-planned, although the exact motive is still unclear.
A large-scale search operation has been launched to trace the suspect. Officials are probing all possible angles, including personal disputes and other potential motives.
Security has been tightened in the area following the incident, while the Indian Embassy is in contact with local authorities and monitoring the situation closely.
The tragic incident has caused widespread concern among the Indian community in Italy.