Ferozepur, Feb. 21 -- A sarpanch's husband was shot dead, allegedly over the digging of a drain in Kaler Khera, 28 km from Abohar, Fazilka district, on Thursday.

Shankar Jalap, 42, was the husband of Poonam Rani, who had been elected the sarpanch with the support of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) last year.

The accused, identified as Manoj Kumar, the block president of AAP, fled after committing the crime, police said.

As per information, the village panchayat was attempting to construct a drain outside Kumar's house, which he was objecting to. On Thursday, a meeting had been called at his residence to discuss the matter.

A heated argument ensued during which the victim demanded that Kumar present some documents. The accused went inside under ...