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SAD leader, woman hurt in firing at cremation ground in Ludhiana
The woman had reached the cremation of former Ludhiana market committee chairman Hardeep Singh, claiming to be his wife; was allegedly fired at by the deceased’s son and grandson
Two persons, including a local Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader, suffered bullet injuries on their legs following a brawl at the cremation ground in Qadian village, Salem Tabri , on Wednesday evening.
The injured were rushed to hospitals, where their condition is stated to be stable.
The incident occurred when a woman claiming to be the wife of former market committee chairman Hardeep Singh, who died on Wednesday, turned up at the cremation site, along with her son and relative.
When the family members of the deceased asked them to leave, they insisted to stay, claiming to be his family members and sharing their desire to pay respect to the deceased.
However, the son and grandson of the deceased opened fire at the trio. According to eyewitnesses, as many as 15 bullets were fired.
Son of the woman, who claimed herself to be wife of the deceased, and Kiranjeet Kaur, a local SAD leader, who had come to attend the cremation, suffered bullet injuries.
Salem Tabri station house officer (SHO) inspector Kanwaljit Singh said the police were investigating the case and appropriate action will be taken after recording statements of the victims.
