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06 Feb

AAP leader Lucky Oberoi shot dead in Jalandhar; Sukhbir Badal questions AAP’s ‘zero fear’ governance model

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Big news, Lucky Oberoi, Murder, Punjab, Shromni akali dal, Sukhbir Badal

National Times Bureau :- In a shocking incident that has raised serious questions about law and order in Punjab, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Lucky Oberoi was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Jalandhar’s posh Model Town area on Friday morning. Oberoi, 52, was the AAP in-charge of the Jalandhar Cantt Assembly constituency. According to the police, the attack took place around 7.15 am when Lucky Oberoi had come to a local gurdwara in Model Town to offer prayers, a routine he followed regularly. As he stepped out of the gurdwara and was about to sit in his Thar SUV…

28 Jan

Medical Store Owner Shot Dead in Broad Daylight at Dera Baba Nanak

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDera Baba Nanak, Medical store, Murder, Punjab

National Times Bureau :- A shocking incident of gun violence was reported from the border town of Dera Baba Nanak on Wednesday morning, where the owner of a well-known medical store was shot dead by unidentified assailants. The incident occurred around 8 a.m. when Ranbir Singh Bedi, owner of Bedi Medical Store and son of Raghbir Singh, was opening his shop as part of his daily routine. According to preliminary information, the attackers were already lying in wait and opened fire as soon as he arrived at the shop. Ranbir Singh sustained gunshot injuries to the head and collapsed on…

26 Jan

Punjab Cop stabbed to death by unknown assailants in Patiala’s Nabha

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabHead Constable, Murder, Patiala, Punjab Police

National Times Bureau :- In another case of deteriorating law and order in the state, a Punjab Police head constable was allegedly attacked with sharp-edged weapon by unidentified assailants in Patiala's Nabha on Sunday evening. The victim has been identified as Amandeep Singh, a head constable posted at Civil Lines in Patiala and a resident of Nabha. Kotwali Police Station in-charge Saurav Sabharwal said preliminary information indicates the attack followed a confrontation with the youths. He added that Singh’s brother is currently not in a condition to record a statement. The incident unfolded on Sunday evening around 8 pm when…

08 Jan

Youth’s body found chopped into three parts near Jalandhar bypass in Ludhiana

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabLudhiana, Murder

National Times Bureau :- In yet another case highlighting deteriorating law and order situation in Punjab, a gruesome incident has come to light in Ludhiana, where the body of a young man was found chopped into three pieces in an empty plot near Sacred Heart School, close to the Jalandhar bypass. A passerby noticed the body and raised the alarm, following which the police were informed. Police personnel from Salem Tabri police station reached the spot and launched an investigation. The area has been sealed as part of the probe, and a forensic team has also been deployed to collect evidence.…

05 Jan

AAP sarpanch killing: Dony Bal claims responsibility, SAD questions deteriorating law and order in state

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAAP, Amritsar, Bhagwant Mann, Murder, Sarpanch

National Times Bureau :- A day after chilling murder of Aam Aadmi Party's sitting sarpanch Jarmail Singh was shot dead at a wedding ceremony, gangster Dony Bal has claimed responsibility for the killing. The post, allegedly made by gang members Doni Bal, Prabh Dasuwal, Mohabbat Randhawa accused the sarpanch of bribing the police of Rs 35 lakh and getting his house demolished. While the authenticity of the post could not be independently verified, the police said they were aware of the social media claim and were investigating all angles, including gang rivalry. Jarmal Singh, the sarpanch of Valtoha village in…

04 Jan

AAP Sarpanch Jharmal Singh Shot Dead During Wedding Function in Amritsar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Murder, Sarpanch

Amritsar / Tarn Taran (Bureau): In a shocking incident on Sunday, Jharmal Singh, the sarpanch of village Valtoha in Tarn Taran district and a leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), was shot dead by unidentified assailants while attending a marriage function in Sri Amritsar Sahib.According to police, the incident occurred in broad daylight at a marriage palace in Amritsar district. The assailants allegedly entered the venue posing as guests and opened fire at Jharmal Singh before fleeing the spot.He was rushed to a nearby hospital in a critical condition, where he succumbed to his injuries.Senior police officials reached the…

26 Dec

Indian student, 20, shot dead near Toronto University, accused at large

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada News, Murder, Punjab, Toronto

National Times Bureau :- The Indian Consulate in Toronto on Thursday said it was deeply distressed by the killing of Shivank Avasthi, a 20-year-old Indian student, who was shot dead near the University of Toronto Scarborough campus. Police said Avasthi was found with a gunshot injury in the Highland Creek Trail–Old Kingston Road area on Tuesday and was declared dead on the spot. The suspects escaped before officers reached the scene, and the campus was briefly locked down during the search. This was Toronto’s 41st homicide this year. “We express deep anguish over the tragic death of a young Indian…

27 Nov

Jalandhar Minor Murder Case: ASI Dismissed for Negligence and Misleading Victim’s Family

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabASI, Jalandhar Case, Murder, Rape, Suspend

National Times Bureau :- In a significant disciplinary action, Jalandhar Police Commissioner Dhanpreet Kaur has dismissed ASI Mangat Ram from service for gross negligence in the investigation of the brutal murder of a 13-year-old girl. The officer was found guilty of misleading the victim’s family during a critical phase of the probe, falsely assuring them that their daughter was not inside a neighbour’s house — the same location from where her body was later recovered. The Commissioner stepped in personally on the fourth day of the incident, visiting the bereaved family to offer condolences and reaffirm the police department’s support.…

24 Oct

Father-Son Duo Shot Dead in Broad Daylight on Kharkhoda Bypass; Attackers Flee After Car Crash

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAccident, Father&Son, Murder, Shit Dead, Shot Dead

National Times Bureau :- In a shocking incident, two unknown assailants onboard Scorpio car shot dead a father-son duo riding a bike in broad daylight on Friday morning. The deceased have been identified as Dharamveer and his son Mohit, residents of Gopalpur village. The incident unfolded on Friday around 10 am near Thana Kalan Chowk on the Kharkhoda bypass. According to the eyewitnesses, the duo was riding a bike and towards Kharkhoda when a Scorpio car approaching towards them sped up and opened multiple rounds of fire on father and son. Later the attackers attempted to fled the scene, however…

05 Sep

Youth Brutally Murdered in Moga, Unknown Assailants Flee the Scene

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabMoga, Murder, Punjab News

National Times Bureau :- A young man was brutally murdered in broad daylight in Moga, sending shockwaves across the city. According to initial reports, unidentified assailants attacked the victim in a crowded area and fled the scene immediately after committing the crime. Panic spread among locals as the incident unfolded, with many bystanders witnessing the shocking act. Eyewitnesses stated that the attackers struck swiftly and escaped before anyone could intervene. The identity of the victim has not been officially disclosed, and the motive behind the murder remains unclear at this stage. Authorities have cordoned off the area and initiated a…