Ludhiana, July 11 -- A retired policeman has been booked for threatening a panchayat member during a dispute over the relocation of a pond in Lalton Khurd village. The complainant alleged that the accused, who was carrying a rifle, threatened to shoot him and later assaulted him before fleeing.

Police said further investigation is underway and relevant provisions of the Arms Act may also be added. The accused, Amar Singh, a resident of Lalton Khurd who retired as a sub-inspector, was booked following a complaint lodged by Dilraj Singh, a panchayat member of the village. Dilraj's wife is the serving sarpanch.

According to the complaint, the incident occurred on July 7 when Dilraj was at his flour mill. Amar Singh arrived there allegedly ...