Akali councillor murder case: Four persons arrested
'Four persons have been arrested in connection with the murder of an Akali councillor in Amritsar,' a top Punjab Police officer said on Monday (May 26, 2025).
'One of the accused sustained a bullet injury in retaliatory action after he allegedly opened fire at a police team,' the officer said.
Harjinder Singh, Shiromani Akali Dal councillor of Ward No. 2 under the Jandiala Assembly constituency, was shot dead on Sunday (May 25, 2025).
"In a major breakthrough, Amritsar Commissionerate Police dismantles an organized crime network linked to the foreign-based Kishan Gang. Within 8 hours, four gang operatives were arrested, leading to the swift resolution of the Murder Case of Harjinder Singh @ Bahman (Municipal Councillor, Jandiala Guru)," Director General of Police Gauarv Yadav said in a post on X.
In a major breakthrough, Amritsar Commissionerate Police dismantles an organized crime network linked to the foreign-based Kishan Gang. Within 8 hours, four gang operatives were arrested, leading to the swift resolution of the Murder Case of Harjinder Singh @ Bahman (Municipal… pic.twitter.com/GkSBadx9yv — DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) May 26, 2025
'During a chase near Fatahpur, accused Gurpreet Singh @ Gopi opened fire on the police party. In self-defence, SHO Chheharta retaliated with his service weapon, injuring Gopi in the right leg,' Mr. Yadav said. 'The accused was immediately shifted to Civil Hospital, Amritsar,' he said, adding, a Glock 9mm pistol has been recovered from him.
Police on Sunday (May 25, 2025) said three to four persons tried to intercept the councillor, who was on a bike, before firing bullets at him. Mr. Singh was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to injuries.
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