AAP Youth Leader, Village Sarpanch Shot By Bike-Borne Assailants In Punjab's Gurdaspur
A local leader of the Aam Aadmi Party was seriously injured after unidentified attackers allegedly opened fire on him in Punjab's Gurdaspur district on Tuesday evening, prompting a major police investigation.
The victim, Gurbinder Singh, serves as the sarpanch of Kadian Rajputa village and also holds the position of youth president for the party in the Fatehgarh Churian Assembly segment.
According to family members, the attack took place when Gurbinder Singh was leaving his uncle's residence and heading towards his vehicle. As he stepped outside, two unidentified men waiting on a motorcycle allegedly fired multiple rounds before fleeing the area.
Relatives claimed that three shots were fired during the attack, with two bullets striking Gurbinder Singh in the legs. Residents and family members immediately rushed to his aid and shifted him to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Due to the severity of his injuries, doctors later referred him to a medical facility in Amritsar for advanced care.
Police teams arrived at the scene shortly after receiving information about the incident and began collecting evidence. Investigators are examining various possible motives and reviewing available leads to identify those responsible.
Speaking on the case, DSP Lalit Kumar said a case has been registered and efforts are underway to trace the attackers. He added that investigators are exploring all angles and gathering information from witnesses and other sources.
Meanwhile, several social media posts surfaced claiming that a gangster outfit had taken responsibility for the shooting. However, police officials said those claims have not been verified and are being examined as part of the investigation.
