Rapid-Fire Shooting at Liquor Trader’s House in Sonipat After Phone Threat Over Old Rivalry; Bullet Breaks Window

June 11, 2026

Sonipat: Late at night, multiple rounds were allegedly fired outside the home of a liquor trader in a village within the Gannaur area of ​​Sonipat district. The victim has accused some fellow villagers of attacking him with the intent to kill, citing an old enmity. According to the complaint, the accused initially hurled verbal abuse over the phone before arriving at his house in a car, armed with weapons.

It is alleged that the accused opened fire immediately upon reaching the house, causing panic among the family members. The incident resulted in damage to a windowpane and a car. Upon receiving the information, the police arrived at the scene and recovered empty shell casings. A case has been registered under various sections, and an investigation is underway.

Enmity Stemming from an Old Dispute

In his complaint to the police, Kunal a resident of Gumad village stated that he holds liquor contracts in the Samalkha area. About a year ago, a transaction involving the sale of soil took place with a fellow villager, Sandeep ‘Thekedar’ (Contractor). During this period, another villager, Manoj, accused him of using their money to purchase the liquor contracts and a vehicle.

This led to a dispute between the two parties. According to the complainant, he had previously been fired upon due to this ongoing enmity, an incident for which a case of attempted murder had been registered.