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AAP Sarpanch Shot Dead at Amritsar Wedding as Police Say Shooters Identified

Investigators focus on a potential extortion-linked motive following prior threats.

Overview

  • Two men posing as guests walked up to Jarmal Singh at Marigold Resort near the Verka bypass, shot him in the head at close range, and escaped on foot.
  • CCTV footage circulating online appears to show the assailants approaching and firing; police are reviewing the video along with other evidence.
  • DCP Jagjit Singh Walia said teams are using human and technical intelligence, the venue has been cordoned off, and arrests are expected soon.
  • AAP MLA Sarwan Singh Dhun said the victim had filed an FIR over extortion calls and had previously survived multiple attack attempts.
  • A social‑media post attributed to a gang claimed responsibility, which police have not verified, as opposition leaders criticized law and order and the BJP sought Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s resignation.