RTI activist shot dead; cousin held within hours
An RTI activist, Simranjit Singh, known for his court cases on controversial matters, was tragically shot dead near a private university in Phagwara. Despite government-provided police protection, he left home unarmed. Authorities swiftly apprehended his cousin, Sharnjit Singh, attributing the motive to a financial dispute. The victim was shot twice from behind at close range. An RTI activist, Simranjit Singh, known for his court cases on controversial matters, was tragically shot dead near a private university in Phagwara. Despite government-provided police protection, he left home unarmed. Authorities swiftly apprehended his cousin, Sharnjit Singh, attributing the motive to a financial dispute. The victim was shot twice from behind at close range.
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