Phagwara, Oct 14 A goldsmith was allegedly assaulted by unidentified persons here, who also allegedly snatched around Rs 7 lakh and 10-12 grams of gold from him near a private charitable hospital on Phagwara-Palahi road on Wednesday.
Gurjit Singh was returning to his home on his scooter at local Mansa Devi Nagar when he was attacked, police said.
Gurjit was admitted to the local Civil Hospital in a critical condition.
He was first hit by the car, then threatened with a pistol before being hit by a sharp-edged weapon on his head and robbed of cash and gold.
City police Station House Officer, Inspector Amanpreet Kaur, said the matter is under investigation.
(PTI News)
