Akali Dal Leader Harjinder Singh Allegedly Killed By Assailants In Amritsar; 3 Suspects Identified

A Shiromani Akali Dal councillor, Harjinder Singh, was allegedly shot dead by some unidentified assailants in the Chehertha, Amritsar on Sunday.

Harjinder Singh was a councillor representing Ward No. 2 in the Jandiala Assembly constituency. Police have identified three persons, who were allegedly involved in the murder of the councillor.

Police said they have been identified as Gopi, Amit and Karan Kira, all residents of Jandiala Guru, police said, adding that they will be arrested soon.

Citing ADCP Harpal Singh Randhawa, PTI reported that three to four unidentified persons tried to intercept the councillor, who was on a bike, before firing three to four bullets at him.

"Singh was rushed to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries," he added.

Senior Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia claimed the councillor had been receiving threat calls about which he had informed the police who did nothing.

He also alleged that the AAP government in Punjab for the "pathetic" law and order situation in the state.

(This is a developing story...)