Akali Dal councillor Harjinder Singh was shot dead in Amritsar; family claims prior threats.

Akali Dal councillor Harjinder Singh was shot dead in Amritsar, Punjab, by unidentified assailants on a motorcycle. Singh, who was on his way to a public event, was targeted in a premeditated attack. His family claims the attackers had previously threatened and fired at his home. Senior Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia criticized the Punjab government for the deteriorating law and order situation. Police are investigating the incident.