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Punjab anti-drug panel member shot, injured in Barnala district
A member of a village anti-drug committee was shot and injured in Punjab's Barnala district on Wednesday. Police have identified four local suspects and launched an investigation into the motive behind the attack.
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An anti-drug committee member was targeted in a shooting incident in Barnala district, Punjab, authorities said. The victim, whose identity was not immediately disclosed, sustained injuries in the attack and is currently receiving medical attention.
Dhanaula Station House Officer Baljinder Singh confirmed that law enforcement has identified four local residents as suspects in connection with the incident. "We are investigating the motive behind the incident," Singh told reporters, indicating that multiple angles are being examined.
The shooting marks the latest incident of violence targeting civic activists in Punjab. Anti-drug committees, typically comprising local residents, play a key role in community-based efforts to combat substance abuse in their areas.
Police have registered a case and begun detailed investigations. Authorities are working to determine whether the shooting was motivated by the victim's anti-drug activities or other factors. Further details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.