Punjab Sarapanch Harpinder Singh Shot Dead in Moga Amid Personal Rivalry Investigation

Harpinder Singh, known as Happy, the sarpanch of Patto Hira Singh village in Punjab's Moga district, was shot dead by four to five assailants in broad daylight near his gym on March 3. Police attribute the killing to personal enmity, noting Singh had multiple prior criminal cases. Despite typically using a bulletproof vehicle, he arrived in a non-armoured car during the attack. Authorities have identified the suspects and are pursuing them. This incident follows similar attacks on Aam Aadmi Party sarpanches in Punjab recently, prompting criticism of the state's law and order situation.