Karnal, May 12 -- Panic gripped Bal Chhapar village in Yamunanagar district on Monday after a 52-year-old farmer was shot dead during his routine morning walk. Police suspect old enmities in the murder.

The victim, Satnam Singh, was a local resident engaged in agriculture. His family settled in the US while he lived alone.

The incident occurred around 6am shortly after Singh left his home.

Police said that as he reached the outskirts of the village, the attacker-who was lying in wait-opened indiscriminate fire. Singh sustained gunshot wounds and collapsed on the road. The assailant fled the scene immediately after the shooting.

Villagers discovered the body and alerted both the family and local authorities. Several teams from the area...