Anandpur Sahib: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Nitin Nanda was shot at and injured during a private function in Agampur village near Anandpur Sahib on Tuesday night.
The accused has been identified as retired Chandigarh Police DSP Dilsher Singh, who was subsequently arrested by local police.
According to officials, the incident took place following a heated argument between Nanda and the retired officer, reportedly linked to a longstanding property dispute between the two. During the altercation, Dilsher Singh allegedly drew his licensed revolver and fired at Nanda.
Nanda, a former Shiv Sena leader from Ropar who later joined the AAP, was immediately rushed to the Civil Hospital in Anandpur Sahib, where doctors said his condition was stable.
Attempt to Murder Case Registered
The Anandpur Sahib police have registered a case of attempt to murder against the accused under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and seized the weapon used in the attack.
“Preliminary investigation suggests that the dispute between the two had been going on for several years over property matters,” a police official told IANS, adding that further investigation is underway to ascertain all circumstances leading to the shooting.
Eyewitness Accounts and Ongoing Probe
Witnesses present at the event said that what began as a verbal exchange quickly turned violent. Police are now recording statements from attendees and verifying the sequence of events through forensic and ballistic analysis.
Authorities have assured that justice will be ensured and that the case will be pursued “strictly according to the law.”