A Congress worker in Moga, Punjab, was shot dead by unidentified assailants. A local gangster, Manpreet Singh, who reportedly fled to the US in 2022, claimed responsibility for the killing via social media, citing an old enmity and accusing the victim of illegal activities. The victim's family also cited village-level political rivalry during recent elections as a motive. Police have booked the gangster and six others, with the gangster having multiple cases registered against him.