Tarn Taran (Pb), Aug 5 (PTI) A 26-year-old person was allegedly shot dead by an ex-Army man over the issue of posting some objectionable comments on social media, police said on Wednesday.

Sukhchain Singh was allegedly killed by Jasbir Singh, who used his .12 bore gun in the attack at Killa Kavi Singh village here on Tuesday, police said.

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Jasbir had allegedly posted some objectionable comments on social media against Sukhchain and his family which was vehemently opposed by them.

When Sukhchain was heading to a village gurdwara to pay obeisance, he was allegedly intercepted by Jasbir.

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An argument took place between them following which Jasbir allegedly shot Sukhchain dead with his weapon, said police.

A murder case was registered against Jasbir who has been arrested, said Superintendent of Police Jagjit Singh Walia.

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