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AAP Leader Gurpreet Singh Shot Dead in Ferozepur Election Dispute
Gurpreet Singh, an Aam Aadmi Party leader, was shot and killed in Punjab.
Police said four armed men in a car chased him and Harpreet, who were traveling together.
The shooting happened on Saturday evening near the main bazaar in Mamdot.
Singh was taken to a hospital but doctors could not save him.
Harpreet was hurt and sent to another hospital for treatment.
Police are checking CCTV cameras to understand what happened.
They are also conducting raids to find the suspected attackers.
Police believe a disagreement connected to recent local elections may have led to the attack.
AAP leader Gurpreet Singh, also known as Gopi, was shot dead in Mamdot, Ferozepur district.
Police said four armed men in a car chased Singh and Harpreet alias Happy before opening fire.
The shooting occurred at about 7:45 p.m. Saturday in or near Mamdot’s main bazaar.
Singh was declared dead at a hospital, while Harpreet was referred to a private hospital in Ludhiana.
Police identified the suspected attackers and linked the preliminary investigation to an election-related personal dispute.
- Who
- AAP leader Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi was killed, and Harpreet alias Happy was injured; police are seeking four suspected attackers.
- What
- Four armed assailants allegedly chased the men and opened fire, killing Singh and injuring Harpreet.
- Where
- The shooting took place in or near the main bazaar of Mamdot, in Punjab’s Ferozepur district.
- When
- The attack occurred at about 7:45 p.m. on Saturday; police provided details on Sunday, August 30.
- Why
- Police said the preliminary investigation indicated an election-related dispute and personal enmity as a possible motive.
Key facts
- Victim
- Gurpreet Singh, also known as Gopi, aged 45
- Injured person
- Harpreet, also known as Happy, aged 22
- Suspects
- Four armed men who allegedly arrived in a car
- Time
- Approximately 7:45 p.m. on Saturday
- Location
- Mamdot’s main bazaar, Ferozepur district
- Police investigation
- CCTV footage is being examined, while police teams are conducting raids to locate the suspects
- Suspected motive
- Police cited personal enmity connected with recent municipal council elections
- Related political detail
- Mamdot Nagar Panchayat president Vicky Maini reportedly came under attack but escaped unharmed
Sources
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