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Four individuals were booked by police on 27 October 2026 for the murder of Tirath Singh, the son of an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) sarpanch, who was shot near a gurdwara in Amritsar. Another individual was wounded in the attack, and while police are investigating the potential role of old enmity, the family alleges a targeted attack.
Manisha was arrested in Ambala, Haryana, on 22 October 2026 for the alleged murder of her husband and mother-in-law in Amritsar using a wooden pestle. As reported on 27 October 2026, the investigation has cleared the accused's mother-in-law and brother-in-law of involvement, as they were not present at the scene.
The Central Bureau of Investigation is investigating the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa, Punjab, and has conducted multiple searches at properties linked to the four accused. As of 26 October 2026, the four accused are in judicial custody following their remand on 23 October 2026. The victim's family continues to refuse a post-mortem examination, maintaining a deadlock as they demand the removal of specific state officials.
Nawab Khan of Dakala village was abducted after his motorcycle was hit by an SUV on the Patiala-Sangrur road and his body was found in a drain. Three suspects were arrested on 25 October 2026. As disclosed by the police on 26 October 2026, the suspects confessed to murdering the victim in retaliation for his alleged harassment of one of their sisters.
An unidentified body was discovered buried under debris in the bathroom of an under-construction factory located in the Sandhu Nagar area of Ludhiana. Police have launched an investigation into the suspected murder.
Twenty-eight-year-old Amit Sabharwal was fatally shot in the Anand Avenue area of Amritsar following an altercation over a parked scooter. As reported on 25 October 2026, police have formally booked three brothers for the murder, with Abhi Shah identified as the primary suspect who allegedly fired multiple rounds. The case is currently under investigation as of 25 October 2026.
A milk businessman named Rajinder, also known as Ramesh Kumar, was found dead in a locked house in Saraswati Enclave, Ludhiana. Following the discovery of his body with visible injury marks, local police have registered a murder case based on the family's suspicions.
The Punjab State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission ruled on an insurance dispute regarding whether the death of a policyholder in a pre-planned murder by gangsters qualifies as an 'accidental death' for the purpose of a Double Accident Benefit. The Commission overturned a Moga District Commission order, finding that the insurer could not deny the benefit in the absence of a specific exclusion clause in the policy.
The 34-year-old son of the owner of Pandit Kulche-Chhole Wale was shot dead in Ludhiana following an altercation while returning from a birthday party. As reported on 23 October 2026, the police have registered an FIR naming nine suspects in connection with the murder. The case is under investigation as of 23 October 2026.
Dilbara Singh, a 31-year-old driver, was shot dead following a clash between two groups regarding a parking dispute on Tajpur Road in Ludhiana. As of 22 October 2026, the case is under investigation after police determined the victim was killed while confronting individuals suspected of vandalizing a vehicle.
Four individuals, including the cousin of the victim, have been arrested by Punjab police in connection with the murder of Gurdeep Singh. The victim, a resident of Bhaini who worked with a local anti-drug committee, had been reported missing since September 16.
Anti-drug activist Bikramjit Singh was killed in a village in the Batala police district during a clash. Although police initially attributed the incident to a dispute over a mobile phone theft, Union Home Minister Amit Shah promised a CBI inquiry following his visit to the victim's family on 20 October 2026. As of 18 October 2026, police have booked six individuals for the murder and two suspects are in custody.
Chandigarh Police arrested three individuals from Punjab at a hotel in Sector 42, Chandigarh, in connection with an attempted murder case registered in Amritsar, recovering a pistol during the operation as reported on 17 October 2026. As reported on 18 October 2026, the investigation identified one of the suspects as Jitendra Singh, a village sarpanch who was undergoing treatment at PGIMER. The case is under investigation as of 18 October 2026.
Influencer Madhu Sudan Singh, known as Mad Sandhu, was fatally shot by two motorcycle-borne assailants in Amritsar on 3 October 2026. Following the registration of FIR 186 on 14 October 2026, police arrested nine individuals, including main accused Jashanpreet Singh and key shooter Jobanpreet, in Mumbai. As reported on 15 October 2026, authorities recovered multiple firearms and ammunition from the accused, and an investigation into a potential overseas-directed extortion network is ongoing.
LGBTQ+ influencer Mad Sandhu was fatally shot in Amritsar on 3 October 2026. As of 14 October 2026, police have arrested nine suspects, including shooter Parminder Prasad who was apprehended in Ahmedabad on 13 October 2026 and key accused Jobanpreet who was arrested in Mumbai on 14 October 2026. The case is under investigation as of 14 October 2026.
Police have arrested two individuals, including a man named Manoj, in connection with the decapitation murder of a person in the Peer-Muchalla area of Mohali. The incident is reportedly linked to suspicions of a previous murder of a youth.
Assistant Sub-Inspector Iqbal Singh was shot dead by bike-borne assailants in Naushehra Pannuan, Tarn Taran, on 11 October 2026. Investigators are examining links to gang rivalries, including the prior killing of the officer's nephew. As of 12 October 2026, police have detained three suspects and recovered the motorcycle used in the attack.
A woman was found strangled to death in a hotel in Amritsar. Initial reports indicate the victim and an acquaintance had previously met in Russia, and the incident allegedly followed a dispute over marriage.
Satinderjit Singh, alias Goldy Brar, is a fugitive wanted in multiple Indian criminal cases and for the 2023 murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, for which he was formally charged by the United States Department of Justice on 8 July 2026. As of 29 September 2026, he is listed among the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives with a 1 million dollar reward for information leading to his arrest. Indian authorities continue to seek his apprehension as of 1 October 2026.
Deepak Singh, a suspect in the murder of Punjab Police ASI Harjeet Singh in the Hakima police station area, was killed in an encounter with the Amritsar police on 18 September 2026. Police have recovered a pistol, ammunition, and a scooter, while investigations into potential cross-border connections continue as reported on 20 September 2026.
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