Ludhiana, Oct. 4 -- Two days after the murder of a 19-year-old salon owner, Himanshu, in Mundian, the police have arrested Gulshan Singh, a Class-IV employee of the Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA). The incident occurred on Thursday evening when Himanshu, along with his brother, was sitting at their family-run barber shop. Gulshan allegedly pulled out an illegal pistol and shot Himanshu in the head from point-blank range, killing him on the spot.

Police investigations revealed that the act stemmed from a petty dispute of just Rs.50. Gulshan had earlier taken a haircut at Himanshu's shop but allegedly refused to pay the amount despite repeated reminders. On Thursday, the accused turned up at the shop and asked Himanshu ...