Amritsar parking dispute turns violent; AAP leader, another person shot at
The altercation began when the AAP leader, Jaipal Singh Bau, had parked his vehicle outside the residence of the retired police officer, Tejinder Singh.
Police confirmed their conditions are stable and not life-threatening. (Source: File/ Representational) A local AAP leader and two others got shot after a parking disagreement between the families’ of the party leader and a retired police officer turned violent in Kot Atma Ram, Amritsar, on Thursday afternoon.
The altercation began when the AAP leader, Jaipal Singh Bau, had parked his vehicle outside the residence of the retired police officer, Tejinder Singh.
Tejinder objected to the parking sparking a verbal confrontation that quickly turned physical.
During the initial scuffle, Jaipal’s son struck the retired officer, knocking off his turban before leaving the scene, said Amritsar SP (East) Devendra Singh.
Later, the party leader’s son returned again with his father and a brother — the group reportedly armed with a kirpan (ceremonial sword) and a pistol.
What followed was a second, more violent confrontation.
Both sides allegedly opened fire at each other injuring Narendra Singh, associated with Tejinder’s group, and also Jaipal Singh. The injured, hit in their legs, were rushed to hospital.
Police confirmed their conditions are stable and not life-threatening.
The AAP MLA from the South constituency, Inderbir Singh Nijjar, visited the Amandeep Hospital to check on Jaipal’s condition.
“I was informed about the firing in my constituency and that senior party volunteer Jaipal Singh had been hospitalised,” Nijjar said. “Doctors have been consulted regarding the patients’ condition, and the matter is being thoroughly investigated.”
Nijjar clarified that no political motive has been established so far. “The truth will emerge after the police investigation.”
The councillor from Ward No 47, Varpal Singh Babbar, who described Jaipal as a close associate, confirmed that the dispute originated over parking and alleged there had been an attempt to attack Jaipal Singh’s son during the melee.
B-Division police officer Baljinder Singh Aulakh confirmed that statements are being recorded from both parties and that CCTV footage from the area is under review. “Further action will be taken based on the findings.”
SP Devendra Singh said the matter is currently under investigation.
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