Sun Nov 16 09:54:30 UTC 2025: News Article:

Shopkeeper, Son of RSS Leader, Shot Dead in Punjab; BJP Blames AAP for Law and Order Failure

FIROZPUR, PUNJAB – A 32-year-old shopkeeper, identified as Naveen Arora, was fatally shot in Firozpur district on Saturday, November 15, 2025. According to police reports, two unidentified assailants on a motorcycle opened fire on Arora at close range near Dr. Sadhu Chand Chowk as he walked from his shop to his residence. He was rushed to a private hospital but was declared dead upon arrival.

Arora was the son of Baldev Raj Arora, a long-time member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

The incident has triggered political condemnation. Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar strongly criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, claiming the murder exposed their failure to maintain law and order. In a post on X, Jakhar alleged that gangsters were effectively running the state, and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was failing in his duties, creating an environment of fear for the people of Punjab.

Senior police officials, including Senior Superintendent of Police Bhupinder Singh, are investigating the incident. Police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the assailants and have assured that arrests will be made soon.

Ranbir Singh Bhullar, MLA Ferozepur (Urban), has met with the family to express his condolences and promised strict action against the perpetrators.

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