AAP Sarpanch hacked to death in Hoshiarpur
Babushahi Bureau
Hoshiarpur (Punjab), July 22, 2026: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Sarpanch Satpal Singh Minta was allegedly hacked to death in a brutal attack in Anandgarh village of Punjab's Hoshiarpur district on Wednesday, with police suspecting an old rivalry behind the murder.
According to the deceased's son, the attack stemmed from a previous dispute in which the sarpanch had mediated between some village youths.
He alleged that the assailants deliberately rammed their car into Minta two to three times before attacking him with sharp-edged weapons, killing him on the spot.
The incident sent shockwaves across the village and triggered tension in the area. Police reached the spot soon after receiving information and launched an investigation. Efforts are underway to identify and arrest the accused.
Further investigation is in progress.