Punjab’s law and order under scanner as Moga youth shot dead in broad daylight
PTC Web Desk: A shocking shooting incident was reported from Bhinder Kalan village in Punjab’s Moga district on Saturday morning, where a young man was gunned down by unidentified attackers. The victim has been identified as Umarsir Singh, a resident of the village and an employee with Nestle India Limited in Moga.
According to preliminary information, Singh had just stepped out of his house in his car to leave for work when a group of armed men intercepted him near his residence. The assailants allegedly opened indiscriminate fire, discharging around 15 to 20 bullets, killing him on the spot before fleeing the scene.
Family members of the deceased have claimed that the murder was not random but the result of a long-standing political rivalry linked to Block Samiti elections. Singh’s brother, Ajmer Singh, described the killing as a premeditated conspiracy and alleged the involvement of the village sarpanch due to political differences.
Soon after the incident, senior police officials, along with forensic teams, reached the spot to collect evidence. The body was sent for post-mortem examination, and a case has been registered under relevant sections of law.
The police have launched a massive search operation to trace the attackers and are scanning CCTV footage from the village and surrounding areas to identify the escape route used by the assailants. Investigators said all angles, including the political rivalry claim, are being thoroughly examined.
Further developments are awaited as the investigation progresses.
- PTC NEWS
