Barnala, December 16, 2024 (Punjab Khabarnama Bureau): The Sarpanch in Barnala has been brutally murdered. Reports indicate that Sarpanch Sukhjeet Singh was killed using sharp-edged weapons.
It is being reported that the murder was carried out because the Sarpanch opposed drug peddling. There is also suspicion of electoral rivalry behind the killing. It is said that the Sarpanch was associated with the Aam Aadmi Party. Sukhjeet Singh was the Sarpanch of the village Chhanna Gulab Singh.
It has been reported that 40-50 attackers stormed the house and killed the Sarpanch using sharp-edged weapons. The assailants also fired shots in the air. In the attack, apart from the deceased Sarpanch, his father and an associate were seriously injured.
The police have placed the Sarpanch’s body at Barnala Civil Hospital. Following the incident, Aam Aadmi Party MLA Labh Singh Ugoke also visited the hospital.
Summary :
A sarpanch in Barnala was brutally murdered, shocking the community. The incident has raised concerns about safety, prompting police investigations to identify and apprehend the culprits.