AAP sarpanch murder: 2 shooters, 5 others arrested; BJP slams govt, demands CM Bhagwant Mann’s resignation

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Police on Monday said they have arrested two shooters and five other suspects in the murder of an AAP sarpanch, who was killed at a wedding in Amritsar on January 4.The two shooters — Sukhraj Singh alias Ganga from Patti in Tarn Taran district and Karamjit Singh from Gurdaspur district — were apprehended in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, on Sunday in coordination with local police and central agencies, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said.The two shooters were produced before a court in Raipur and taken into custody after obtaining transit remand. They are being brought to Amritsar for further investigation, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said.The other five accused, who were reportedly involved in support and logistical roles, were arrested from different locations in Punjab, he added.Jarmal Singh, sarpanch of Valthoa village in Tarn Taran, was shot at point-blank range during the wedding. CCTV footage showed the shooters entering the venue, with one opening fire at Singh’s head before fleeing. He was rushed to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries.The incident drew sharp criticism of the AAP government over the state of law and order in Punjab, with the BJP demanding chief minister Bhagwant Mann’s resignation.(With agency inputs)