Monday, October, 29 2012 - 08:31
SANGRUR:
Ex Barnala MLA Malkit Singh Keetu has been shot dead allegedly by his
nephew Harpreet Singh. The incident took place around 9 am on Monday
morning after the two had some altercation.
Keetu was a prominent Akali leader and an MLA from Barnala. He was also the president of the Punjab Truck Union. Although various factions of the truck union have fierce rivalry among themselves, police have ruled out that angle to the murder.
Hapreet is believed to have been inclined towards Congress while Keetu was a staunch Akali. The two are said to have had an altercation over their respective political affiliations. Further details are awaited.
Keetu was a prominent Akali leader and an MLA from Barnala. He was also the president of the Punjab Truck Union. Although various factions of the truck union have fierce rivalry among themselves, police have ruled out that angle to the murder.
Hapreet is believed to have been inclined towards Congress while Keetu was a staunch Akali. The two are said to have had an altercation over their respective political affiliations. Further details are awaited.
