Amritsar, July 5 - A 28-year-old youth, Jugraj Singh alias Tota, was shot dead in broad daylight in an incident of gang violence at village Channan Ke near Mehta in Amritsar today. Jugraj Singh was the brother of Jagroop Rupa, one of the shooters involved in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala.
According to sources, three unidentified assailants reached the village on a motorcycle and fired at Jugraj Singh from close range. According to reports, the assailants targeted Jugraj at close range and he died on the spot.
Police officials have started an investigation and CCTV footage is being examined. It has also been learnt that a gangster group has taken responsibility for the incident by sharing a post on social media in this regard.