RTI activist shot dead; cousin held within hours
TNN / May 31, 2026, 09:31 (IST)
An RTI activist, simranjit Singh, known for his court cases on controversial matters, was tragically shot dead near a private university in Phagwara. Despite government-provided police protection, he left home unarmed. Authorities swiftly apprehended his cousin, Sharnjit Singh, attributing the motive to a financial dispute. The victim was shot twice from behind at close range.