Akali councillor booked for journalist’s murder

Aman Sood

Tribune News Service

Sangrur, October 21

The district police today booked an Akali councillor on the charge of gunning down a journalist.

The victim was identified as Kewal Krishan (50), who also worked as a financier. He was shot dead late last night. The accused, Karamjit Pammi, is yet to be arrested.

As per the FIR registered at Dhuri police station on a complaint by Krishan’s son Neeraj Jindal, the journalist left home at 7 pm, saying that he was going to meet Pammi to demand the repayment of Rs 10 lakh.

“When I reached the spot, I saw Pammi abusing my father. Then he fired from his .32-bore gun,” Jindal said.

The FIR was registered under Section 302 of the IPC and Section 25 and 27 of the Arms Act.

Police officials said the accused and the victim were friends and had a tiff after drinks. Sangrur SSP Pritpal Thind said a probe was being conducted.

Cong condemns killing

Chandigarh: Condemning the murder, the Punjab Congress on Friday accused the Akalis of criminalising the state. “The incident has again proved that the Akalis have no respect for the law. They are not only patronising criminals but also themselves indulging in criminal activities,” said party leaders Avtar Henry, Amarjit Samra, Rana KP Singh and Tripat Rajinder Singh Bajwa.