Punjab Newsline | Amritsar
A firing incident over a land dispute took place in Ghaziwal village near Beas in Amritsar on Saturday afternoon, leaving a Dera Beas volunteer dead and another seriously injured.
The deceased has been identified as Manjeet Singh, while the injured volunteer has been identified as Davinder Singh. Both were associated with Dera Beas and had reached Ghaziwal village on Saturday to cultivate a piece of land when three to four people allegedly opened fire at them.
Manjeet Singh died on the spot after being hit by bullets, while Davinder Singh sustained serious injuries. He was rushed to the Civil Hospital in Baba Bakala Sahib for treatment.
According to preliminary information, a dispute had been ongoing with the family of Jodhbir Singh, alias Jodha, over around six kanals of land in the village. The firing is suspected to have taken place over a disagreement regarding cultivation of the disputed land.
A police team reached the spot and initiated an investigation. Police officials said further details would be shared after completion of the necessary legal formalities.
