The Indian National Lok Dal’s State president and two-time former MLA Nafe Singh Rathee and his acquaintance were shot dead by unidentified assailants who fired at his SUV, or sports utility vehicle, in Bahadurgarh on Sunday. Two others travelling with the duo also sustained bullet injuries.
The assailants, reportedly travelling in a hatchback, ambushed the SUV and opened indiscriminate fire, causing multiple bullet injuries to Mr. Rathee and his three co-passengers in the vehicle on Barahi Road. Mr. Rathi, in the front passenger seat, was reportedly hit in the neck and the chest and declared brought dead at a private hospital in the city. One of his acquaintances also succumbed to his injuries during treatment, the police said.
Jhajjar Superintendent of Police Arpit Jain told media persons that the Crime Branch and Special Task Force teams were investigating the matter and that the accused would be arrested soon.
