Nephew of former Cong MLA, son shot dead in Muktsar

Vinay Partap Brar, a nephew (sister's son) of Congress leader and former Sardulgarh MLA Ajit Inder Singh Mofar, and his son Suraj Partap Brar were shot dead at Abul Khurana village near Malout town late this evening. Sources said the incident was linked to an old land dispute.

The duo had reportedly come from Chandigarh earlier in the evening. They were attacked while visiting their fields on Lalbai Road in the village, sources said.

Speaking over the phone, Muktsar SSP Akhil Chaudhary said, “A man and his son have been murdered, but it is too early to comment further.”

Sources said the victims were influential landlords of the area. “They were living in Chandigarh, and had little contact with people here. There have been murders in this family earlier as well,” said some village residents.

Meanwhile, speaking over the phone, Bikram Singh Mofar, son of Ajit Inder Singh Mofar, said, “Though we had differences with my cousin Vinay, my father and I are now heading to Abul Khurana village. Vinay is survived by a daughter, and it will be very difficult for her to fight the legal battle alone. She has not even stayed in the village. Now, we will try our best and pursue this case.”