Mohali, Aug. 3 -- An ex-serviceman allegedly opened fire on the husband of a former sarpanch, critically injuring him following an argument at a shoe shop in Syalba village in Kharar on Saturday night. He has been arrested and his licensed 12-bore rifle seized, police said.

The victim, identified as Rajmir, was sitting outside his shoe shop in the village when the accused, Maninderpal Singh, allegedly opened fire. According to the police, the two had an argument over some issue at the shop earlier in the evening, after which the accused went home. He later returned with his licensed rifle and allegedly fired at Rajmir.

Officials said Rajmir sustained bullet injuries to his abdomen and hand and was rushed to the Postgraduate Institute of...