AAP leader shoots dead Sarpanch’s husband in Abohar, protesters block highway

An AAP leader allegedly shot and killed the husband of a village Sarpanch in the Kallar Khera village, 27 km from Abohar, on Thursday. The suspect, Manoj Kumar, is reportedly the block president of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

The victim, Shankar Jalap, succumbed to his injuries while being taken to Sri Ganganagar. His body was later taken to Civil Hospital Abohar for the postmortem examination. His wife, Poonam, who is also a member of AAP, was elected Sarpanch in last year’s Panchayat election.

Initial reports suggest that a dispute arose in the village regarding the construction of a drain. While the village Panchayat was attempting to resolve the matter, Manoj Kumar reportedly lost his temper when his demands were disregarded. He allegedly drew a weapon and shot Jalap.

The police are investigating the incident, and SSP Varinder Singh Brar has assured that teams will do their best to trace the suspect. However, protesters have blocked the Abohar-Sri Ganganagar highway, disrupting interstate traffic, and are demanding the arrest of the suspect.