Family dispute turns fatal: Nephew shoots uncle dead in Ferozepur Village
Ferozepur, June 13, 2025: A minor argument between relatives took a deadly turn today in the village of Akku Masateke, Ferozepur district, where a young man shot and killed his maternal uncle. The victim has been identified as Mukhtiar Singh, while the accused, Sukhdev Singh, fled the scene after committing the crime. Police at Arif Ke police station have registered a case and launched an investigation.
According to the information received, Mukhtiar Singh was preparing his field for paddy transplantation this morning. While using a harrow, some water and mud spilled into Sukhdev Singh's adjacent field, damaging a few paddy saplings. This led to a heated argument between the two.
Mukhtiar Singh later returned home, leaving his tractor in the field. As he was heading back to the field after some time, Sukhdev allegedly intercepted him on the way and shot him. Family members claim that even after the shooting, Sukhdev further assaulted Mukhtiar.
Mukhtiar Singh was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, where doctors declared him dead.
Senior police officials, including SSP Bhupinder Singh Sidhu, reached the spot upon receiving information about the incident. The SSP stated that a thorough investigation has been initiated and statements from family members of the deceased are being recorded. He confirmed that the accused is currently absconding, and efforts are underway to arrest him.