Fatal Shooting of Ex-Sarpanch's Son in Punjab's Barnala: Suspected Personal Enmity Case Under Investigation

Oct 05, 2025 02:22 am CST

A 40-year-old man, son of a former sarpanch, was shot dead in Punjab's Barnala district in what police suspect is a case of personal enmity. The accused, Jinder Singh, who knew the victim and had recently discussed financial disputes with him online, remains at large as multiple police teams work to apprehend him. Opposition leaders have criticized the AAP government over deteriorating security conditions in Punjab.