Australian maths teacher Sunil Sharma, who went missing in India, was allegedly murdered by his brother Satish over a property dispute. Four arrests made, including the brother, who allegedly spiked Sharma's drink and used a baseball bat.
Amritsar is on high alert with 4,000 police and CAPF personnel deployed for the June 6 anniversary of Operation Blue Star, a 1984 Indian Army operation at the Golden Temple.
ASI Joga Singh was shot dead by bike-borne gunmen near Majitha town in Amritsar district on Sunday morning while on his way to work. This is the third policeman murdered in Punjab since February 22. Police are investigating all angles, including personal enmity and road rage, but the motive remains unclear.
A 21-year-old woman, Snehdeep Kaur, has been arrested for allegedly shooting her father, Parminder Singh, in Amritsar over personal and ideological differences, including his objection to her attire and desire to study abroad. The father is in stable condition.
Twin explosions in Punjab's Jalandhar and Amritsar have sparked political debate, with former Union minister Farooq Abdullah downplaying the incidents and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann accusing the BJP of fear-mongering. The NIA is assisting in the investigation of the blasts, which caused property damage but no casualties.
The National Investigation Agency is investigating two recent explosions in Punjab, with teams dispatched to Jalandhar and Amritsar. These incidents, occurring within hours of each other, have raised security concerns and drawn sharp political criticism regarding the state's law and order situation.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann linked recent blasts in Amritsar and Jalandhar to BJP's election strategy, while police investigate the incidents. A suspected explosion occurred near Amritsar's Khasa cantonment, and a scooter blast injured a delivery worker in Jalandhar, with the Khalistan Liberation Army claiming responsibility. Investigations are ongoing, with forensic reports awaited.
A blast near Amritsar's Khasa cantonment and a scooter fire in Jalandhar have sparked political outcry against the Punjab government. While no casualties were reported in Amritsar, opposition parties criticized the Aam Aadmi Party for alleged governance failures and deteriorating law and order, especially given Punjab's sensitive border status.
Authorities in Dehradun have made a significant arrest, capturing a man from Amritsar who reportedly tricked a Congress functionary into handing over Rs 25 lakh by masquerading as an aide to Rahul Gandhi, promising a high-ranking party role in return. Drawing on insights from MyNeta.
