There was chaos in the new fruit and vegetable market located in Sahibabad area of Ghaziabad when a sudden firing incident came to light during a meeting called by the Mandi Secretary. During the meeting, some outsiders not only firing in the mandi, but also attacked the people present there. This incident created an atmosphere of fear and stress among the traders, officials and common people present in the market.

There was a stampede during the meeting

According to eyewitnesses, this meeting, convened by the market secretary, was called on general administrative issues. But during the meeting, suddenly some people armed and entered the market. A person was seen threatening people waving pistols. Meanwhile, others who came with him started attacking with chairs and damaged the property present in the market.

Camera captured incident

A video of this entire incident is becoming increasingly viral on social media, in which the violence of the attackers is clearly visible. It was also seen in the video that some people chase gun holders after firing. At the same time, there is a situation of chaos and stampede on the spot. Police have confirmed that one person was shot in this attack while two others were seriously injured.

Protest of traders

After the incident, the traders started protests in front of the police in Mandi itself. He says that the security system in the mandi has completely failed. Traders also allege that the activities of outsiders in the market are increasing, which is hindering business and there is a danger of life.

Strict action will be taken by identifying the culprits

On receiving information about the incident, many police teams reached the spot and the situation was controlled. The injured were immediately admitted to the nearest hospital. ACP Alok Priyadarshi said that additional police force has been deployed in the mandi. He also said that the reason behind the firing is being investigated and strict action will be taken against them by identifying the culprits.

Questions raised on security in market

After this incident, questions are being raised once again on the security system of Mandi campus. In a sensitive place like Mandi, such incidents not only disrupted business, but also threatens people’s lives. There is now a pressure on the police and administration that strong steps should be taken for the security of the market.