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Big incident in Amritsar, 'AAP' worker shot dead

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The incident took place in Lakhuwal village under Ajnala. AAP leader Deepinder Singh Deepu Sarkaria was sitting outside the house with his colleagues.

A day before the elections, a major incident has taken place in Amritsar. An AAP worker was shot dead here. According to information, youths riding on 2 bikes fired at an Aam Aadmi Party worker and his colleagues last night. One died while 4 were injured in this incident. The injured have been admitted to the hospital.

The incident took place in Lakhuwal village under Ajnala. AAP leader Deepinder Singh Deepu Sarkaria was sitting outside the house with his colleagues. Around 8.30 pm, 2 unknown youths came on a bike and started firing. The injured were taken to the hospital where Deepinder Singh died. The doctors declared him dead and the rest of the injured are undergoing treatment.

SSP Satinder Singh, who arrived at the spot, took stock of the incident and gave directions for investigation. The police are examining the CCTV footage to identify the accused.

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