Tatarpur ex- sarpanch shot dead near NH- 48

A former sarpanch of Tatarpur village was shot dead by unidentified assailants near National Highway 48 on Sunday morning. The police has not ruled out the possibility of property dispute to be the reason behind the crime. Meanwhile, the angry villagers blocked the National Highway in protest.

The deceased has been identified as Sanjay ( 36), who was a property dealer by profession.

The victim’s family alleged that Sanjay had gone out for a morning walk at around 7 am when the incident took place. At around 8 am, Monu, an acquaintance of the victim’s family, informed them about the incident.

“He called me and informed that my brother was shot by someone and that his body was lying in a pool of blood near NH- 48 on KMP service road. Soon after the call, we rushed to the spot and took him to a private hospital in Manesar where he died during treatment,” said Lakhpat, the brother of the deceased.

The family also said that Sanjay had made several property deals recently. The police has not ruled out a property dispute angle behind the murder. Police said that around 10 to 11 rounds of shots were fired at the victim.

“A police team has been gathering information about the criminals and raids are being carried out to nab the criminals. We will ascertain the involvement of any known person of the deceased,” said Ravinder Kumar, the spokesperson of Gurgaon police.