An Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader was injured after being shot, reportedly by Shiromani Akali Dal leader during a heated argument in Fazilka district, Punjab, reported NDTV.
The injured leader, Mandeep Singh Brar was rushed to the hospital after suffering a bullet injury.
The incident took place outside the block development and panchayat officer’s (BDPO) office, where Brar confronted Akali leaders following their request to clear a file related to a school, which the BDPO declined.
During the altercation, Brar was reportedly hit by a bullet.
Jalalabad AAP MLA Jagdeep Kamboj Goldy accused Vardev Singh Mann, son of former MP Zora Singh Mann, of firing the shot.
The police said they are investigating the case.