Written by Divya Goyal , Edited by Preethi Unny Chandigarh | Updated: January 3, 2026 11:58 AM IST 2 min readUmarseer’s family protested outside Dharamkot police station with his body, demanding the immediate arrest of all the accused. (Express Photo)A man who was on his way to work at the Nestle plant in Punjab’s Moga district was allegedly shot dead early on Saturday, the police said.The victim, identified as Umarseer Singh, was in his late thirties and was travelling in his Maruti Swift when he was killed at Bhinder Kalan village, the police added.Prima facie, at least 15 rounds were fired by unidentified assailants who arrived in a car, Jaswarinder Singh, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Dharamkot), told The Indian Express. “The victim was driving his car and going to his duty at Nestle when the assailants rained bullets at his car,” said the DSP. 15 rounds were fired by unidentified assailants who arrived in a car(photo)Also Read | Back from California, NRI man shoots nephew dead over land dispute in Punjab’s MogaSources said that the deceased was also an active Congress worker and the leader of a local labour union. Local villagers blamed village-level political rivalry for the killing.Umarseer’s family protested outside Dharamkot police station with his body, demanding the immediate arrest of all the accused. The victim, identified as Umarseer Singh, was in his late thirties(photo)Congress leader and former Dharamkot MLA Sukhjeet Singh Kaka Lohgarh joined the protest. Blaming the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for “deteriorating law and order” in Punjab, he said: “CM Bhagwant Mann should resign immediately. He has failed to run this government. The police response today was too delayed, and they reached the spot very late. The protest will continue till the accused are arrested.”Divya Goyal is a Principal Correspondent at The Indian Express, based in Ludhiana (Punjab). She is widely recognized for her human-interest storytelling and in-depth investigative reporting on social and political issues in the region. Professional Profile Experience: With over 13 years in journalism, she joined The Indian Express in 2012. She previously worked with Hindustan Times. Education: A gold medalist in English Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Delhi. Core Beats: She covers a diverse range of subjects, including gender issues, education, the Sikh diaspora, heritage, and the legacy of the Partition. She has also reported on minority communities in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Awards and Recognition Divya has earned significant acclaim for her sensitivity toward gender and social disparities: Laadli Media Award (2020): For her investigative report "Punjab: The Invisible Drug Addicts," which exposed the gender disparity in treating women addicts. Laadli Media Award (2023): For a ground report on the struggles of two girls who had to ride a boat to reach their school in a border village of Punjab. Signature Style Divya is known for "humanizing the news." Rather than just reporting on policy, she often focuses on the individuals affected by it—such as students dealing with exam stress, farmers struggling with diversification, or families impacted by crime. Her work often bridges the gap between West (Pakistan) and East (India) Punjab, exploring shared heritage and common struggles. X (Twitter): @DivyaGoyal_ ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:NestlePunjab Police