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Crime
AAP leader accused of shooting brother dead in Amritsar dispute
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 04:16 PM
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An AAP politician in Amritsar is alleged to have fatally shot his younger brother following a minor altercation, according to police reports.
Police in Amritsar have opened an investigation after an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader allegedly shot his younger brother dead during a minor dispute. The incident was reported from a residential area of the city, where witnesses said the argument escalated quickly before the fatal gunshot was heard.
According to the police statement, the victim was rushed to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. The accused, identified as a local AAP office-bearer, was taken into custody and is being held for questioning. Forensic teams have collected ballistic evidence and are processing the weapon allegedly used in the shooting.
The case has drawn immediate attention from law‑enforcement agencies, with senior officials emphasizing that the investigation will proceed without political interference. Legal experts note that the alleged act falls under sections of the Indian Penal Code dealing with homicide, and the accused could face severe penalties if convicted.
No official comment has been released by the AAP leadership as of now, and the family of the deceased has been informed of the developments. The police have urged any additional witnesses to come forward to aid the inquiry.
According to the police statement, the victim was rushed to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. The accused, identified as a local AAP office-bearer, was taken into custody and is being held for questioning. Forensic teams have collected ballistic evidence and are processing the weapon allegedly used in the shooting.
The case has drawn immediate attention from law‑enforcement agencies, with senior officials emphasizing that the investigation will proceed without political interference. Legal experts note that the alleged act falls under sections of the Indian Penal Code dealing with homicide, and the accused could face severe penalties if convicted.
No official comment has been released by the AAP leadership as of now, and the family of the deceased has been informed of the developments. The police have urged any additional witnesses to come forward to aid the inquiry.