AAP leader’s brother shot dead, friend injured in Amritsar village attack

A fatal shooting incident occurred outside a gurdwara in Jhite Kalan village, located in the Amritsar district of Punjab. The victim, the brother of a local Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) block samiti member and son of the village sarpanch, was ambushed while returning home after offering prayers. According to investigators, an initial argument with a group of local residents quickly escalated into a physical altercation, leading the assailants to open fire. The victim was rushed to a hospital where he was pronounced dead upon arrival, while his friend sustained bullet injuries and received medical treatment.

Police stated that the attack stemmed from a long-standing personal grudge and old enmity involving land disputes, while officials ruled out any political rivalry. An FIR was registered by the Chatiwind police based on statements from the victim's family. Authorities booked four local residents alongside a village nambardar, while family members also suspected the involvement of a rival group from the village.

The incident drew sharp political reactions, with opposition figures criticizing the state government over the law and order situation and rising gun violence in the region. Meanwhile, police teams launched raids and continued efforts to apprehend the suspects, with no arrests reported at the time of the latest updates.

Not yet reported: The articles do not mention whether the suspects have been successfully apprehended or what specific charges beyond the initial FIR have been filed.