Sarpanch of Punjab's Chhanna Gulab Singh village in Barnala district, Sukhjit Singh, was brutally murdered by an armed mob of 40-50 attackers on Saturday, leaving his father and an ally critically injured.
According to the reports, the 30-year-old leader was found blood-soaked and was killed by sharp weapons.
Sukhjit's family has alleged that the people of the village held grudges against him for the Gram Panchayat elections.
Some media reports allege that Sukhjit was actively working against drug abuse which could also be the possible reason behind his murder.
An investigation has been launched into Sukhjit's murder.