Mohali, Aug. 3 -- An ex-serviceman allegedly opened fire on the husband of a former sarpanch, critically injuring him following an argument in Syalba village in Kharar on Saturday night. He has been arrested and his licensed 12-bore rifle seized, police said. The victim, Rajmir, was sitting outside his shoe shop in the village when Maninderpal Singh allegedly opened fire. The two had an argument over some issue at the shop earlier in the evening, police said. Officials said Rajmir sustained bullet injuries to his abdomen and hand and was rushed to the PGIMER, Chandigarh, where doctors performed surgery. His condition is stated to be stable. According to villagers, the accused is short-tempered. Eyewitnesses claimed the accused fired three rounds before fleeing to his house and locking himself inside. A police team reached the spot, persuaded the accused to open the door and took him into custody. Investigating officers said they suspect the accused was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident. A case has been registered at Block Majri police station under Section 109 (murder bid) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, officials added....