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Crime
Punjab ex-sarpanch shot in land dispute; dashcam captures 10-odd rounds
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 08:37 PM
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A former sarpanch in Punjab was shot with over ten rounds, an incident captured on a dashcam. Police are investigating the attack, which appears to be linked to a land dispute.
A former sarpanch in Punjab was targeted in a shooting incident where more than ten rounds were fired, according to footage captured on a dashcam. The violent event has prompted an immediate investigation by local authorities.
The dashcam video provides visual evidence of the attack, showing the rapid succession of gunshots. While the specific location within the state has not been detailed in the initial report, the incident has raised concerns about the safety of local leaders.
Preliminary indications suggest that the motive behind the shooting is a land dispute. Police are currently examining the circumstances surrounding the conflict and are working to identify the perpetrators.
The case highlights the ongoing tensions related to property rights in the region, with law enforcement agencies monitoring the situation closely to ensure public order.
The dashcam video provides visual evidence of the attack, showing the rapid succession of gunshots. While the specific location within the state has not been detailed in the initial report, the incident has raised concerns about the safety of local leaders.
Preliminary indications suggest that the motive behind the shooting is a land dispute. Police are currently examining the circumstances surrounding the conflict and are working to identify the perpetrators.
The case highlights the ongoing tensions related to property rights in the region, with law enforcement agencies monitoring the situation closely to ensure public order.