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Villager hacked to death after confronting drug peddlers in Batala
A villager was hacked to death in Batala after confronting drug peddlers, and two companions were ambushed by a group of 10‑15 men armed with sharp weapons in Madi Pannwan village near Sri Hargobindpur.
What happened
A villager was hacked to death in Batala after confronting drug peddlers, and two companions were ambushed by a group of 10‑15 men armed with sharp weapons in Madi Pannwan village near Sri Hargobindpur. The victims had opposed the illegal drug activity, prompting the attack.
Location
The incident took place in Madi Pannwan village, situated close to Sri Hargobindpur within the Batala district of Punjab.
Details
The attackers, described as a group of 10 to 15 individuals, used sharp weapons to carry out the assault. The victim and his two companions were the only people targeted in the ambush, and the confrontation was directly linked to opposition of drug peddling.
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