Ex-Army Man Allegedly Kills Neighbour Over Drainage Dispute

A former army personnel allegedly shot dead his neighbour in Sarupwal village. The incident occurred after a dispute over the drainage system. Police have arrested the accused and his wife. The victim, Malkiat Singh, was 65 years old and was constructing an adjoining house when the conflict escalated.

A former army man reportedly shot his neighbour to death in Sarupwal village, according to police sources.

Deputy Superintendent of Police, Vipin Kumar, stated that both the accused and his wife have been apprehended in connection with the homicide.

The deceased, Malkiat Singh, aged 65, was engaged in construction on his property adjacent to that of the accused when a quarrel erupted over the drainage system. In a fit of rage, the accused fired six shots from his licensed revolver, leading to Singh's death.

(With inputs from agencies.)