Archive · 5 Jan 2026
AAP Sarpanch Shot Dead at Amritsar Wedding
A man named Jarmal Singh, who was a local leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and a village sarpanch, was shot and killed at a wedding in Amritsar.
He was at the Marigold Resort celebrating a family wedding when some men with guns came in and shot him.
Many people were scared and ran away, and the attackers escaped before the police could catch them.
Jarmal was taken to a hospital, but he did not survive his injuries.
The police are now looking at videos and talking to people who saw what happened to find out who did this.
Some people are saying the government should do more to keep leaders safe, while others are criticizing the government for not preventing such crimes.
AAP leader and sarpanch Jarmal Singh was shot dead at a wedding venue in Amritsar.
The incident occurred at Marigold Resort during a family wedding celebration.
Unidentified assailants approached Singh and opened fire, causing panic among guests.
Singh sustained multiple gunshot wounds, including a fatal head injury, and died at a nearby hospital.
Police have sealed the resort, are reviewing CCTV footage, and collecting evidence to identify the attackers.
- Who
- Jarmal Singh, AAP leader and village sarpanch
- What
- Shot dead by unidentified assailants
- When
- Sunday afternoon
- Where
- Marigold Resort, Amritsar
- Why
- Unknown, investigation ongoing
AAP and Supporters
Critics of Punjab Government
Government Response
AAP and Supporters
Demanding swift justice and increased security for political leaders.
Critics of Punjab Government
Criticizing the government for failing to prevent such incidents and ensure public safety.
- Victim
- Jarmal Singh
- Location
- Marigold Resort, Amritsar
- Occasion
- Family wedding
- Injuries
- Multiple gunshot wounds, including fatal head injury
- Police Action
- Sealed resort, reviewing CCTV, collecting evidence
- Victim's Role
- AAP leader and village sarpanch
- Assailants
- Unidentified, escaped before police intervention
- Previous Threats
- Jarmal Singh had received extortion threats and filed a police complaint
Sources
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AAP sarpanch shot dead while attending marriage in Amritsar
Terrifying CCTV Footage Captures AAP Sarpanch’s Fatal Shooting at Amritsar Resort
Punjab: AAP sarpanch shot dead in broad daylight in Amritsar, CCTV footage emerges, accused still at large
