Phagwara: Two unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants shot dead a shopkeeper here last night. Sanjay Sachdeva (34) was closing his shop in Ankhi Nagar when he was shot dead, said SHO Amandeep Nahar said.

The injured was rushed to the civil hospital and later referred to a private hospital. His condition is critical.

It is not known if there was any old enmity behind the incident or the bikers came with the intention of robbing. The investigation is underway.

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Chandigarh: The Akali leader was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Ghasitpur village in Sadar Batala police station late night.

The deceased has been identified as Ajitpal Singh, a resident of village Sheikhupur. His wife has also been a member of the block committee.

Ajitpal Singh, along with his friend Amritpal Singh, was returning to his village in a car last night when unidentified assailants intercepted his car and opened indiscriminate fire when he reached near Ghasitpur village, said Surinderpal Singh, in-charge of Sadar Batala police station.

Ajitpal Singh, who sustained serious injuries due to bullet injuries, was rushed to a private hospital in Amritsar, where he succumbed to his injuries during treatment. Action is being taken on the basis of the statements of Amritpal Singh, the SHO said.

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