Punjab crime Archives - National Times

07 Oct

Tarn Taran Shock: Village Sarpanch Ashwani Kumar Gunned Down in Broad Daylight; Family Alleges Rs 50 Lakh Extortion Demand

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAshwani Kumar, Dhun Dhaiewala, extortion threat, Punjab crime, Tarn Taran sarpanch murder

Tarn Taran (Gurpreet Singh)— A village sarpanch was shot dead in broad daylight by unidentified assailants in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district, triggering widespread panic and renewed scrutiny over targeted extortion crimes in the border region. The victim, identified as Ashwani Kumar, the village head of Dhun Dhaiewala, was ambushed while carrying out routine morning work in the locality. Eyewitnesses reported that armed perpetrators arrived on motorcycles, cornered Kumar at close range, and unleashed an indiscriminate barrage of gunfire before fleeing the scene. Kumar suffered multiple bullet wounds and collapsed in a pool of blood; he was rushed to a nearby…

04 Oct

Former Sarpanch Hacked to Death with Axe in Bathinda Over Suspected Personal Rivalry; Accused Arrested

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBathinda, former sarpanch murdered, Jagtar Singh Tara, Phus Mandi, Punjab crime

Bathinda (Gurpreet Singh) — In a gruesome incident underscoring escalating rural violence, a 62-year-old former village sarpanch was hacked to death with an axe in Punjab’s Bathinda district on Sunday. The victim, identified as Jagtar Singh Tara, a resident of Phus Mandi village, was killed inside a liquor vend where he had stopped to make a purchase. The assault marks the second violent killing of an erstwhile village head in the state in quick succession, following the recent fatal shooting of former sarpanch Navtej Singh in Ludhiana district. According to preliminary police reports, the suspect, identified as Gurbakhsh Singh from…

03 Oct

Social Media Influencer Mad Sandhu Shot Dead in Amritsar’s Pratap Nagar Area

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar shooting, Mad Sandhu, makeup artist, Pratap Nagar, Punjab crime, social media influencer

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): In a shocking incident on Saturday evening, popular social media influencer and makeup artist Mad Sandhu, whose legal name was Madhusudan, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Amritsar, Punjab. The fatal shooting took place in the busy Pratap Nagar locality, triggering panic among residents and shopkeepers in the vicinity. According to preliminary reports, armed attackers opened fire at Sandhu from close range before fleeing the scene. Eyewitnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots, following which the victim collapsed onto the roadway with severe bullet wounds. Graphic video clips surfaced across social media platforms shortly after the assault, showing…

15 Aug

Two Dead in Gunfire Clash Over Disputed Land in Tarn Taran

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabFatal shootout, Khemkaran, Land dispute, Pahuwind village, Police Investigation, Punjab crime, Tarn Taran

Tarn Taran (Gurpreet Singh): A violent armed confrontation triggered by a prolonged property dispute claimed two lives in Pahuwind village, located in the Khemkaran constituency of Tarn Taran district, on Saturday. The deadly clash involved two opposing factions, one associated with former Shiromani Akali Dal sarpanch Amarjit Singh and the other aligned with Aam Aadmi Party member Sukhraj Singh, both asserting competing ownership claims over a 1.5-acre parcel of land. Tensions reached a breaking point when members from both groups confronted each other at the site, quickly escalating into an exchange of gunfire. Sukhraj Singh died instantly after sustaining a…

14 Nov

SAS Nagar Police Bust Inter-State Fake Currency Racket; ₹9.95 Crore Seized in Dera Bassi Raid

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDera Bassi, Fake Currency Racket, Punjab crime, SAS Nagar Police

Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, November 14: In a major breakthrough against organised crime, the SAS Nagar Police exposed an inter-state fake currency syndicate operating out of Dera Bassi and seized counterfeit and discontinued notes worth ₹9 crore 99 lakh 5 thousand. The operation was carried out following the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav to intensify action against anti-social elements.Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Harmandeep Singh Hans (IPS) confirmed that two accused have been arrested. The suspects were identified as Sachin, a resident of Bharat Nagar, Pehowa, Kurukshetra (Haryana), and Gurdeep, a resident of…

04 Jul

Father of Punjabi Actress Tania Critically Injured in Moga Clinic Shooting

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDr. Aniljit Kamboj, Moga shooting, Punjab crime, Punjabi actress, Tania

Moga, Punjab, July 4 — In a shocking daylight attack, Dr. Aniljit Kamboj, father of renowned Punjabi actress Tania, was critically injured after being shot at his clinic in Kot Isei Khan, Moga district, on Sunday afternoon.Police reports state that two unidentified assailants arrived on a motorcycle and entered Harbans Nursing Home, posing as patients seeking treatment. Once inside, they allegedly engaged Dr. Kamboj in conversation before firing multiple shots at close range.Dr. Kamboj suffered two bullet injuries and was immediately rushed to a private hospital in Moga, where he remains in critical condition.Authorities suspect the attack was premeditated. Police…

16 Feb

Father Kills Only Son Over Family Dispute in Bathinda Village

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjabBathinda murder, domestic dispute, father kills son, Punjab crime

Bathinda, February 16, 2025– In a tragic incident, a father shot and killed his only son following a domestic dispute in Chak Ruldu Singh Wala village on Sunday. The accused, Sukhwinder Singh, used his licensed 12-bore revolver to commit the crime.The police from Sangat police station reached the scene after receiving information and arrested the accused. A case of murder has been registered against him, and the murder weapon has been confiscated. The victim’s body has been sent for post-mortem at Bathinda Civil Hospital. Frequent Disputes Led to Tragedy According to the victim’s wife, Harpinder Kaur, there were ongoing tensions…