Panchkula, Feb. 25 -- A court of sessions judge has sentenced Gurmeet Singh, alias Gola, a resident of Kurali (Mohali) to four years' imprisonment and a fine of Rs.3,000 under Section 326 (grievous hurt using dangerous weapons or means) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in a firing incident at Vishwakarma Colony, Pinjore.

Singh was acquitted under Sections 307 and 27 of the Arms Act, as the injuries were on non-vital parts and the pistol-like weapon used was not produced in court, nor was any sanction order provided.

He was also convicted under Section 201 (for causing disappearance of live cartridges of .32 bore pistol) of IPC and sentenced to six months' imprisonment with a fine of Rs.1,000.

The incident occurred on September 14, 2021, ...