Sudhir Suri murder: Police file FIR; Shiv Sena calls for Punjab Bandh on Nov 5
Chandigarh, November 4: Shiv Sena, alleging that "Hindus are not safe in Punjab," has called for a state Bandh on November 5.
The development comes as Shiv Sena leader Sudhir Suri was shot dead on Friday during a protest in Punjab's Amritsar.
Following Suri's killing in broad daylight, Shiv Sena activists blocked the Delhi-Amritsar Highway and raised slogans.
The accused identified as Sandeep Singh Sunny has been apprehended and police are interrogating him.
"The situation in Amritsar is fully under control. The accused has been arrested," said Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav. Punjab Police has filed an FIR against the accused under section 302 (murder), he added.
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"Sudhir Suri was on a sit-in protest over a dispute of Gopal Mandir management. The assailant has a garment shop there. He fired bullets from his licensed .32 bore-revolver, some of which hit Suri and he was taken to hospital immediately," Punjab DGP further informed.
The shocking murder of the Shiv Sena leader has once again raised questions over the deteriorating law and order situation in Punjab.
Earlier this year, Congress leader and Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala was shot dead in broad daylight in Mansa. The incident took place a day after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab Government withdrew security cover.
- PTC NEWS
