Chandigarh, Jan 5: A 25-year-old Sikh man was killed in Pakistan's Peshawar two days after a mob attacked a gurdwara at Nankana Sahib, local media reported today.

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday condemned the killing of a Sikh youth in Pakistan and demanded that the Imran Khan government conduct a thorough investigation and punish the culprits.

"Shocked and anguished over killing of Sikh youth Ravinder Singh in #Pakistan, coming on the heels of #NankanaSahibAttack. @ImranKhanPTI govt must ensure thorough investigation and strict punishment for the culprits. This is the time to act what you preach," Amarinder Singh tweeted.

The killing of Sikh youth took place a few days after a reported mob attack on Gurdwara Nankana Sahib in Pakistan.

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Chandigarh (PTI): Two persons were shot dead and one sustained injuries after unidentified persons opened fire at them in Punjab’s Batala late Monday night, police said.

The incident occurred in Bhoma village in Sri Hargobindpur subdivision.

Senior Superintendent of Police Batala, Mehtab Singh said some unidentified people opened fire at three persons who were on a walk.

The deceased were identified as Kashmir Singh and Jugraj Singh, according to the SSP. The injured, identified as another man named Jugraj Singh, has been admitted to a hospital.

Preliminary investigation revealed that there was no angle of extortion or any threat call in this incident, said the SSP.

Investigation in the matter is underway and CCTV footage in the area is being scanned, he said, adding that the culprits would soon be traced.

Police have initiated a thorough investigation and are making all efforts to identify and apprehend the accused at the earliest.

“Our teams are working on this case,” he said while replying to a question.