Amritsar: A horrifying incident has come to light in Amritsar, Punjab. An elder brother allegedly shot and killed his younger brother over a land dispute. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Block Committee member Kiranpreet Singh Kaimi has been named in the case. He is accused of murdering his younger brother, Simerdeep Singh.
The incident occurred in the village of Pandori Waraich on Majitha Road, in Amritsar’s Attari Assembly constituency. It is reported that the two brothers had been locked in a long-standing dispute over land division. This dispute escalated violently on Monday morning. It is alleged that Kiranpreet Singh Kaimi fired two shots at his younger brother. One bullet struck his head and the other on the right side of his chest.
Simerdeep Singh was seriously injured by the gunshots. His condition was so critical that he could not be taken to the hospital and he died at the scene. The incident sparked panic in the village and surrounding areas.
A long-standing feud over land dispute
DSP Yadwinder Singh, who arrived at the scene to investigate, stated that the two brothers had been locked in a dispute over land division for a long time. This feud led to Simerdeep Singh being shot twice at around 11:30 a.m. on November 10th, killing him on the spot.
The DSP also stated that there was a dispute within the family regarding drug use and drug trafficking. However, all aspects of the case are being investigated.
Forensic team gathers evidence, accused absconding
After receiving information about the incident, police began an investigation. A forensic team was also called to the scene, which collected scientific evidence from the scene. Police are recording statements from other family members.
The deceased’s body has been sent to the hospital for a post-mortem. According to DSP Yadwinder Singh, the accused has been absconding since the incident. Various police teams are conducting raids to arrest him.
Police say the investigation into the case is ongoing and further legal action will be taken based on the facts that emerge.