Chandigarh, Nov. 10 -- A block samiti member reportedly associated with Punjab's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) allegedly shot dead his brother following a family dispute in a village near Amritsar, police said on Tuesday, adding that the suspect fled with the firearm and a manhunt had been launched.
The shooting took place at Pandori Waraich village under Kambo police station in Amritsar Rural police district.
Police identified the deceased as Simrandeep Singh, also known as Prince, and the alleged assailant as his brother Kirandeep Singh, an elected block samiti member.
Local sources described Kirandeep as being associated with AAP, although police have not formally confirmed his political affiliation.
Superintendent of Police Ramandeep...