A sensational murder of the son of a sarpanch from the ruling Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab’s Amritsar has triggered a political slugfest in the election-bound state.
The victim’s brother, Karaj Singh, has alleged that the attack happened because the family used to raise its voice against drug peddlers.
They were fired upon by individuals from the same village. Tirath Singh was struck by two bullets, which proved fatal. Ranjeet Singh sustained a gunshot wound to his thigh and is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital. SSP (Amritsar Rural) Kavalpreet Singh Chahal has clarified that, based on the initial investigation, this is a case of personal enmity rather than a gang war. He added that the police are making efforts to ensure the swift arrest of the suspects. The incident has triggered political attacks on the AAP government.
The incident occurred around 7:30 PM on Monday, while Tirath Singh and his friend Ranjeet Singh went to the gurdwara to offer prayers. It is reported that the assailants fired approximately 7 to 8 rounds.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the murder was the result of an old family rivalry, according to the police. He is out of danger, according to the police. BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu said that even the ruling party leaders are not safe in the state. “When a government cannot even secure the homes of its own village heads, what protection can it possibly offer to Punjab?” he posted on X.
