Shaurya Chakra awardee shot dead

Shaurya Chakra awardee Balwinder Singh, who had fought against terrorism for years, was shot dead by two unidentified men in Punjab's Tarn Taran district. He and his family had been on terrorists' hit list for years. Sources claim the 62-year-old was attacked inside his home and took five bullets. Balwinder was rushed to a hospital, where he was declared brought dead, sources added. "Two people were involved in the attack, one of whom went up to his house and shot him. We have filed a case and it is being investigated," Senior Superintendent of Police Tarn Taran Dhruman Nimbale said. The security provided by the state government to Balwinder had been removed a year ago on the recommendation of the local police. Balwinder had even erected bunkers on the roof of his house.