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.

According to eyewitnesses, a total of 15 bullets were fired. (Representative image/iStockphoto)

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.