Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Gangster Claims Responsibility for Congress Worker's Murder
A man named Umarseer Singh, who worked for the Congress party, was shot and killed in his car in a village in Punjab.
A gangster named Manpreet Singh, who is hiding in the US, said he was responsible for the killing.
Manpreet claimed that Umarseer had been acting like a king and had old disputes with him.
The police are investigating the case and have booked several people, including the village head, for their involvement.
Umarseer's family believes the murder was due to political rivalry during recent elections.
Congress worker Umarseer Singh was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Moga district, Punjab.
Gangster Manpreet Singh, alias Mani Bhinder, claimed responsibility for the murder in a social media post.
Manpreet alleged that Umarseer had been involved in illegal activities and had a long-standing enmity with him.
Police have booked seven people, including the village sarpanch and Manpreet, for their alleged involvement in the murder.
The motive behind the murder is believed to be political rivalry and personal enmity.
- Who
- Congress worker Umarseer Singh (38) was killed by unidentified assailants.
- What
- Umarseer Singh was shot dead in his car by at least 15 rounds fired by unidentified assailants.
- When
- The incident occurred on Saturday morning.
- Where
- The murder took place at Bhinder Kalan village in Punjab’s Moga district.
- Why
- The motive behind the murder is claimed to be a long-standing enmity and political rivalry.
- Victim
- Umarseer Singh (38)
- Location
- Bhinder Kalan village, Moga district, Punjab
- Accused
- Manpreet Singh (alias Mani Bhinder)
- Weapon Used
- Firearms (at least 15 rounds fired)
- FIR Sections
- Not specified in the article
