A fatal shooting took place in Cheete Kalan village under Amritsar district on Monday evening, resulting in the death of Teerath Singh, the son of an AAP village sarpanch. The victim had arrived to pay respects at a local place of worship accompanied by his friend, Ranjeet Singh. Assailants ambushed the duo and discharged multiple rounds, striking Teerath Singh twice and killing him instantly. His companion sustained a gunshot wound to the thigh and was rushed for emergency medical treatment.
Ambush Unfolded During Evening Shrine Visit
The violent assault occurred at approximately 7:30 PM on Monday. Teerath Singh and Ranjeet Singh were targeted without warning as they reached the venue. According to investigators, the attackers unleashed an estimated 7 to 8 rounds of gunfire before fleeing the scene. The sudden gunfire triggered panic among nearby residents. Ranjeet Singh was subsequently admitted to a hospital, where attending doctors stated that his condition remains stable and out of immediate danger.
Police Book Four Suspects In Named FIR
Following the shooting, local police cordoned off the area, secured forensic evidence, and sent the body for legal formalities. Investigators quickly established the identities of four suspects directly involved in the shooting. The accused have been identified as Gurjant, Gora, Harkirat alias Hockey, and Gurditt Singh. Law enforcement agencies have registered an FIR naming all four individuals, and specialized search parties are currently conducting targeted raids across various areas to apprehend the absconding suspects.
Personal Feud Behind Murder Rather Than Gang War
The victim comes from an influential local political family. Besides his mother serving as the village sarpanch affiliated with the Aam Aadmi Party, his brother holds a position as an elected Block Samiti member. Clarifying the nature of the crime, Senior Superintendent of Police Amritsar Rural Kawalpreet Singh Chahal confirmed that preliminary findings point firmly to a longstanding personal grudge involving local villagers, completely ruling out any gang war angle. Police confirmed that ongoing efforts are underway to take all accused into custody without delay.
