Haryana: Shooting at sarpanch's Karnal house

Nov 02, 2024 08:20 IST

The father-in-law of Babita Rani, sarpanch of Bhambarehri village in Karnal’s Assandh, was injured and has been identified as Mahinder Singh, who has been admitted to a private hospital. He is said to be stable.

Unidentified gunmen opened fire at the residence of Bhambarehri village sarpanch Babita Rani and injured his father-in-law in Karnal’s Assandh on Friday. The injured has been identified as Mahinder Singh, who has been admitted to a private hospital. He is said to be stable.

About three or four assailants showed up at the sarpanch's house in Bhambarehri village in Assandh, Karnal, around noon and fired several shots before fleeing the scene. — About three or four assailants showed up at the sarpanch’s house in Bhambarehri village in Assandh, Karnal, around noon and fired several shots before fleeing the scene.

About three or four assailants appeared at the sarpanch’s house around noon and fired several shots before fleeing the scene. Two gunshots hit Singh. Assandh DSP Satish Gautam said, “A case has been registered for attempted murder. Several teams are trying to track down the suspect. It seems to be a case of old rivalry. The attackers will be apprehended soon.”