Ferozepur: A 17-year-old youth was shot dead and two others sustained injuries during a violent clash over a land dispute in Bhago Ke village near Malanwala late Sunday night.
The deceased has been identified as Karamjit Singh alias Goldy, son of Gurpreet Singh, a resident of Basti Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar in village Bhagoke.
According to police, the incident occurred on the intervening night of June 16 and 17 during an argument between Karamjit Singh and Pardeep Singh over the possession of 1.5 marlas of agricultural land. In the midst of the confrontation, Amarjit Singh allegedly opened fire with a pistol, hitting Karamjit Singh and his associates.
Karamjit Singh, Sandeep Singh (42), son of Nishan Singh, and Gurbir Singh (30), son of Kulwant Singh— all residents of Bhagoke— sustained bullet injuries and were rushed to Civil Hospital, Zira. Doctors declared Karamjit Singh brought dead, while the other two are undergoing treatment.
Malanwala police reached the spot soon after the incident was reported and have launched an investigation.
