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Crime
Congress Councillor Shot Dead in Punjab After Attackers Chase His Bike
✍️ NDTV
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 06:41 AM
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A Congress councillor was killed in Punjab when assailants chased him on his bike and opened fire. The attack occurred in the state, though further details have not been disclosed.
According to reports, the councillor was riding his bike when a group of attackers pursued him and fired multiple shots. He succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The victim was a serving member of the Congress party in Punjab.
Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the murder. So far, no arrests have been made, and authorities are reviewing CCTV footage and gathering eyewitness accounts.
The incident has sparked concern over rising political violence in the region. Senior officials have appealed to the public for any information that could help identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the murder. So far, no arrests have been made, and authorities are reviewing CCTV footage and gathering eyewitness accounts.
The incident has sparked concern over rising political violence in the region. Senior officials have appealed to the public for any information that could help identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice.