Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Mandeep Singh Brar was injured after being shot during a heated argument with a Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader in Fazilka district. Brar, who is the ruling party’s candidate for the upcoming panchayat elections, was reportedly involved in the altercation when the shooting occurred.
Punjab AAP issued a media statement shortly after the shooting incident in which one of its leaders was injured. The ruling party called for peace, emphasising that “violence has no place in our democracy.”
“Standing for Peace. Violence has no place in our democracy. The unfortunate attack on our sarpanch candidate in Jalalabad is deeply concerning. The @AamAadmiParty believes in peace, development, and fairness for all. We stand strong against criminal mindsets and urge authorities to take swift action,” said AAP spokesperson, Punjab, Neel Garg.