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Retired cop among two shot dead in Hisar

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Press Trust of India Hisar

Two persons, including a retired sub inspector of Chandigarh Police, were shot dead by unknown assailants in Azad Nagar area here today, police said.

The deceased were identified as Kartar Singh (70) and his relative Balbir Singh (65), a former cop.

According to police, the attackers arrived at Kartar Singh's Azad Nagar residence on a motorcycle. Upon entering, they began firing at him and Balbir Singh who was also present inside. The duo died on the spot, while the assailants managed to escape.

The cause of murder was yet to be ascertained, police said, adding that a case was registered.

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First Published: Aug 05 2018 | 4:15 PM IST

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