AAP Leader Shot Dead in Punjab; Election Dispute Angle Under Probe
What Happened
AAP leader Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi (45) was shot dead by four armed assailants in Punjab's Ferozepur district. The attackers allegedly opened fire in Mamdot town while Gopi was travelling with an associate, who was injured in the attack and hospitalised. Police have launched an investigation and formed teams to trace the accused.
Key Takeaways
Police suspect an old rivalry, possibly linked to a local election dispute, may have triggered the killing. The attackers have reportedly been identified, and efforts are underway to arrest them.