Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader from Haryana’s Ambala, Harbilas Singh Rajjumajra, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Naraingarh on Friday evening, police confirmed on Saturday.
Rajjumajra was traveling in a car with his two friends, Puneet and Gugal. The armed attackers opened fire at the vehicle leaving Rajjumajra critically injured, while Puneet received bullet injuries. The victims were taken to PGIMER, Chandigarh, where Rajjumajra was declared dead the same night. According to sources, Puneet is stable.
The attackers have not been identified yet. SHO Naraingarh, Lalit Kumar, reached the spot immediately to start an investigation. Superintendent of Police, Ambala, S.S. Bhoria said that a special police team has been formed to arrest the culprits.
Local BSP leaders in Ambala have condemned the incident and called for the immediate action of the authorities to arrest the attackers.
Political Impact of the Incident
Rajjumajra was a significant political figure in the region and had contested the Naraingarh assembly elections last year. His untimely death has sent shockwaves through Haryana’s political community, especially in Ambala and Naraingarh, where he was actively involved in local politics.
The incident has caused many to raise concerns about the security of political leaders in the region. BSP supporters have vowed to seek justice for Rajjumajra and demand accountability for the growing violence targeting politicians.
Pressure On Authority
The police investigation continues with additional security deployed to Naraingarh post the incident. Community leaders and political groups are calling for speedy redress for confidence in the state’s law and order.