Akali Dal Councillor Harjinder Singh Shot Dead By Bike-Borne Assailants In Amritsar

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Last Updated:May 25, 2025, 22:26 IST

The deceased, identified as Harjinder Singh, a councillor from Jandiala Guru in the district, was shot dead near Chheharta Sahib Gurudwara.

In a shocking incident, a Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader was shot dead by unknown assailants in Punjab’s Amritsar on Sunday.

The deceased, identified as Harjinder Singh, a councillor from Jandiala Guru in the district, was shot dead near Chheharta Sahib Gurudwara.

The victim’s brother and brother-in-law alleged that the attackers were the same individuals who had previously fired shots at Harjinder’s residence and had issued threats to him.

The councillor came to Chheharta in Amritsar to attend a function. ADCP Harpal Singh Randhawa said three to four persons tried to intercept the councillor, who was on a bike, before firing three to four bullets at him.

Singh was rushed to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries, the officer said.

“While Harjinder Singh was on his way, a motorcycle carrying three to four individuals approached him and opened fire. He succumbed to his injuries on the way to the hospital,” Randhawa told news agency PTI.

“According to his brother and brother-in-law, the attackers were the same individuals who had previously opened fire at his residence and issued threats to him,” he added.

Police said they have identified three persons, who were allegedly involved in the murder of the councillor. They have been identified as Gopi, Amit and Karan Kira, all residents of Jandiala Guru, police said, adding that they will be arrested soon. The accused were associated with the Krishna gang, which was responsible for the shooting, police said.

The vehicle used in the crime has also been identified, they added.

SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal strongly condemned the incident and lambasted the AAP government for the “collapse” of law and order in Punjab.

“The death of Harjinder Singh, SAD councillor from Jandiala Guru in Amritsar district, has completely exposed the law and order situation in Punjab,” Badal alleged.

Badal also questioned Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the Punjab Police chief over the alleged police inaction.

Senior SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia condemned the murder and slammed the deteriorating law and order situation under Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led state government.

Majithia claimed that shots were fired at the house of councillor a few days ago. He had also shared a CCTV footage from the attack.

“The law and order situation in Punjab has deteriorated from bad to worse. Harjinder Singh, a current councilor of the Shiromani Akali Dal from Jandiala Guru in Sri Amritsar Sahib district, was shot dead today. A few days ago, shots were fired at the house of Councilor Harjinder Singh,” he said in a post on X.

He further questioned the government saying that why was no action taken even after receiving the complaint from DGP.

Holding the CM Bahgwant Mann responsible for the murder, Majithia said, “Bhagwant Mann ji, wake up from your sleep and restore the law and order situation. You are all responsible for the death of the councilor today.”

Condemning the incident, Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring said in a post on X, “Brutal broad daylight murder of Akali Dal councillor Harjinder Singh Bahman is highly condemnable. My sympathies and condolences to the bereaved family.”

“This again reflects poorly on the deteriorating law and order situation prevailing in Punjab. Criminals have either no fear of law or are being patronised by the powers that be. AAP is pushing Punjab towards complete lawlessness and anarchy,” Warring claimed.

Punjab Cabinet minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal described Singh’s murder as tragic and unacceptable.

“The Punjab government and I deeply condemn this heinous crime. While such incidents are heart-rending, let me assure the people of Punjab that the culprits will not escape justice,” Dhaliwal said.

“The killers have been identified within hours, and arrests will follow soon. Our government is committed to restoring peace and eliminating gang culture from Punjab,” Dhaliwal added.

The minister also criticised political parties attempting to “politicise” the incident.

(With inputs from agencies)

Location :

Amritsar, India, India

First Published:

May 25, 2025, 18:59 IST