NEW DELHI: BJP leader Surendra Jawahra was allegedly shot dead by his neighbour over a land dispute on Friday night in Haryana's Sonipat, police said on Saturday.
The incident occurred at around 9.30pm.
ACP Crime Rishikant stated that they received information about firing in Jawahra village and the village headman Surendra had been shot.
"We received information yesterday that there had been firing in Jawahra village and 'nambardar' (village headman) Surendra, had been shot. FIR has been registered and three teams have been formed. The accused will be arrested soon. The reason behind the death is a land dispute with a neighbour," ACP Crime Rishikant said.
Rishikant further stated that an FIR had been registered, three investigative teams had been formed, and the accused would be apprehended soon.
Another similar incident was reported in Punjab.
Between Thursday and Friday night, unidentified assailants fatally attacked Shiv Sena Moga district president Mangat Rai, police officials confirmed.
During the assault on the stadium road of Moga, an 11-year-old boy, unrelated to Mangat, suffered injuries when the attackers opened fire.
Both victims were rushed to Moga civil hospital where doctors pronounced the 55-year-old Shiv Sena leader dead. Reports indicate that Mangat left his residence after 10 pm to purchase milk when several individuals began following him.
The attackers initially fired at him from behind but missed. As Mangat attempted to escape, three unidentified individuals on a motorcycle pursued him and shot at him again.
Additionally, authorities reported a separate shooting incident at a Moga salon during the same period.
Key highlights:- BJP leader Surendra Jawahra was shot dead by his neighbor in Haryana's Sonipat over a land dispute.
- The incident occurred around 9.30pm on Friday night, leading to an FIR and formation of three investigative teams.
- ACP Crime Rishikant assured that the accused would be arrested soon as the investigation progresses.
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