Fazilka: A man who was shot during a dispute linked to a local gurdwara in Fazilka earlier this week succumbed to his injuries on Saturday. Police have registered a murder case and arrested three people, including a woman and her son.Jatinder Singh alias Jaggi, who was shot near Salemshah railway crossing on Nov 11, died while undergoing treatment at AIIMS Bathinda.Police said they have solved the case and arrested Santosh Rani, her son Akashdeep Singh, and alleged shooter Kulwant Singh. The licensed pistol allegedly used in the crime has also been recovered, police said.SSP Gagan Ajit Singh said the dispute stemmed from objections raised by Jatinder Singh over the stay of some women at a gurdwara in Peer Guraya Gali. Investigators found that repeated altercations between the victim and Santosh Rani had led to deep-seated animosity.According to police, Kulwant Singh, a resident of Kabulshah Khubban village, allegedly arrived on a motorcycle and fired two shots at Jatinder Singh with his licensed weapon, leaving him critically injured.A murder case has been registered against the three accused. Police said they would seek their remand to investigate the alleged conspiracy and ascertain whether any other persons were involved.The victim’s father, Satnam Singh, alleged that the dispute centred on the management of the neighbourhood gurdwara. He claimed local residents collectively managed the shrine and had opposed attempts to bring it under individual control. According to him, his son had been leading that opposition and was targeted because of it. He demanded a fair investigation and action against all those involved in the killing.
