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Crime
Akali Dal leader's husband shot after heated argument in Punjab, party blames AAP
✍️ NDTV
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 05:18 AM
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The husband of a senior Akali Dal leader was shot following an argument in Punjab, prompting the party to accuse the Aam Aadmi Party of involvement.
Punjab police reported that the husband of a prominent Akali Dal leader was shot after a personal argument turned violent on a local road. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital where he is receiving treatment for gunshot wounds.
Law enforcement officials have opened a criminal investigation, collecting forensic evidence and questioning witnesses to identify the shooter. No arrests have been announced so far, and the police have not disclosed any motive beyond the reported dispute.
The Shiromani Akali Dal condemned the incident, alleging that political rivals, specifically the Aam Aadmi Party, may have played a role in inciting the violence. Party spokespersons demanded a swift, transparent probe and called for heightened security for party members ahead of upcoming elections.
Authorities have urged the public to refrain from speculation until the investigation yields concrete findings, emphasizing that any political angle will be examined only if supported by evidence.
Law enforcement officials have opened a criminal investigation, collecting forensic evidence and questioning witnesses to identify the shooter. No arrests have been announced so far, and the police have not disclosed any motive beyond the reported dispute.
The Shiromani Akali Dal condemned the incident, alleging that political rivals, specifically the Aam Aadmi Party, may have played a role in inciting the violence. Party spokespersons demanded a swift, transparent probe and called for heightened security for party members ahead of upcoming elections.
Authorities have urged the public to refrain from speculation until the investigation yields concrete findings, emphasizing that any political angle will be examined only if supported by evidence.