An unidentified assailant allegedly opened fire at advocate Gagandeep Jammu, former secretary of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association, on Monday while he was travelling in Punjab.

Jammu escaped unhurt in the incident though the gunshots reportedly struck his vehicle. In his police complaint, Jammu said the attacker was riding a motorcycle.

Following the complaint, Mohali police has registered a First Information Report (FIR) under Section 109 (attempt to murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 25 of the Arms Act.

In a statement, the High Court Bar Association condemned the attack and said the shots were fired with the intention of killing Jammu.

“Thankfully no injury has been caused to him and he is safe,” said Advocate Parampreet Singh Bajwa (Harry), secretary of the Bar Association.

The association added that such criminal acts are a direct attack not only on an individual advocate but also on the dignity, independence, and fearless functioning of the legal fraternity.

The bar body called upon the administration and police authorities to immediately arrest those responsible and ensure strict action against all involved. It also demanded adequate security for members of the bar so they can discharge their professional duties without fear or intimidation.