Former sarpanch of Allika village in Palwal District of Haryana was gunned down by three assailants who came in a car at Baroli this evening, police said.
Bharat Singh (52) was on his way back to Allika in a car with one Digambar after having a dip in the Ganga river at Garhmukteshwar nearby when the incident happened.
RK Sharma, SHO, Syana police station, under whose jurisdiction the incident occurred, said enmity during panchayat elections is believed to be reason behind the attack.
Digambar too is injured in the attack and is being treated at Community Health Centre at Syana Town.
No Complaint has yet been filed with the police.
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