An Indian Army soldier named Lovepreet Singh allegedly shot Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Sarpanch Gurvinder Singh’s brother Nirmal Singh over a panchayat lane dispute on Thursday, February 13. The accused fled, and police have launched a manhunt. The victim’s family still faces threats. More details are awaited.
Visuals from Gurdaspur
The incident occurred at Shoor Khurd village under the Kalanaur police station when both Nirmal Singh and soldier engaged in a hated argument with a group of people over the construction of a village street. An FIR was registered at the Kalanaur police station. Senior officials rushed to the scene of the crime.