10 hurt in clash with sarpanch in Dharamkot

PPP leader Kuldeep Dhoses son Laadi Dhose alias Davinder allegedly clashed with recently elected SAD sarpanch Sukhwinder Singh over a dispute on water pipes in Kaila village on Tuesday night

PPP leader Kuldeep Dhoses son Laadi Dhose alias Davinder allegedly clashed with recently elected SAD sarpanch Sukhwinder Singh over a dispute on water pipes in Kaila village on Tuesday night. Gunshots were fired during the clash,in which at least 10 people were injured.

The clash seemed to be part of the continuing political rivalry in the wake of the Punjab sarpanch polls,which took place on July 3.

Police recorded statements and registered a case of attempt to murder against both the parties.

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Five persons from each side were admitted in Civil Hospital in Moga. One person from SAD was reportedly seriously hurt and could be shifted to Ludhiana.

Gurbaksh Singh,sub inspector,Dharamkot,said,We have registered a case against both sides. Fifteen people have been booked. No arrest has been made so far. It is yet to be confirmed who fired the gunshots, said Singh.

Kuldeep Dhose claimed his son was innocent. In our village,the SAD sarpanch is harassing villagers. Last night,too,the sarpanch,his brother and nephew damaged water pipes in some homes that did not vote for SAD. Those people decided to protest and one of them was abducted. The victims mother called up my son and asked for help. Only then he went to help and was injured by SAD supporters. He is innocent.

PPP president Manpreet Singh Badal did not respond to calls.

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Umriyaana village of Kot Isey Khan also witnessed violence related to the sarpanch polls. One Gurjant Singh was beaten up. Four persons have been booked on the victim’s complaint.

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