NEW JERSEY (TIP): Two cousin sisters from Nurmahal were shot by a youth from Nakodar in New Jersey, US, in a shocking incident that claimed the life of one of the victims.
The sisters have been identified as Jaswir Kaur (29) and Gagan (20), from Gorsiyan Peeran village in Nurmahal. Jasvir, who was married, succumbed to the gunshot wounds.
The accused, Gaurav Gill (21), belonging to Hussainpur village, has been arrested by the police.
Gaurav and Gagan used to study together at an IELTS center in Punjab before heading to the US. Both were from poor families, and their parents sent them abroad to alleviate their poverty.
According to reports, on Wednesday, June 12, Gaurav went to the home of Gagan and Jaswir and shot both while they were on the sidewalk. Jaswir died on the spot while Gagan is seriously injured and receiving treatment.
The T-shirt and slacks clad boy was seen being apprehended by the New Jersey law enforcement officials at a house lawn in footage which has gone viral on social media.
The incident has happened just days after another shocking incident where a Kapurthala-based man killed his brother in the US, before committing suicide himself.