Long regarded as one of India’s safest and most well-planned cities, Chandigarh is facing renewed scrutiny after a series of high-profile criminal incidents in the first few months of 2026 raised concerns about organized crime, gang activity, narcotics trafficking, and public safety. Among the incidents that have drawn attention are a daylight murder that shocked...
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Midnight Gunfire Sparks Fear in Batala Colony, Police Hunt Suspects
Fear spread across Top City Colony on Qadian Road in Batala after two unidentified youths on a motorcycle opened fire outside a residential house during the early hours of Sunday. According to family members, the incident occurred at around 2:00 a.m. The attackers arrived on a motorcycle and fired six shots at the house. The...
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Sonipat Encounter: Wanted Criminal Killed, Head Constable Injured in Exchange of Fire
Sonipat, Haryana: A wanted criminal with a long history of serious offences was killed in a police encounter in Haryana’s Sonipat district on Monday morning, while a head constable sustained a gunshot injury during the exchange of fire. The operation was carried out near Khubdu village following specific intelligence inputs received by the police. The...
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4 Members of Gang Involved in Extortion Activities Held: Punjab Police
In a significant breakthrough against organized crime, the Punjab Police have arrested four members of an extortion gang allegedly involved in threatening local residents and businessmen for large sums of money. The arrests were made by the Amritsar Rural Police following an investigation into multiple extortion-related incidents reported in the Ramdas area of Amritsar district....
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Minor Driving Speeding Car Injures Several People in Ludhiana
A speeding car allegedly driven by a minor injured multiple people in Ludhiana, triggering panic in a crowded area. CCTV cameras captured the entire incident, and the footage has now surfaced. According to information, Manu had parked his car at a washing center on Neela Jhanda Road for cleaning. After completing the wash, the service...
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Gunfire Reported at Congress MLA Balram Dangi’s Office in Rohtak; No Injuries Reported
Tension gripped Rohtak district after unidentified individuals reportedly opened fire outside the office of Congress MLA Balram Dangi. The incident took place at the legislator’s office in the Meham area, prompting an immediate police response and heightened security measures in the region. According to preliminary reports, several gunshots were fired near the office premises. Fortunately,...
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₹657-Crore Scam: CBI Claims RK Singh Admitted Signing Cheques
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has informed a court that arrested IAS officer Ram Kumar (RK) Singh admitted to signing several cheques linked to transactions under scrutiny in the alleged ₹657-crore government fund scam. The submission was made during recent court proceedings as the agency sought to further its investigation into the suspected misuse...
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Man Kills Uncle in Dera Bassi, Friend in Panipat; Arrested Near Sonipat Toll
In a shocking double murder case spanning Punjab and Haryana, a man identified as Sahil Malik was arrested after allegedly killing his uncle in Dera Bassi and later murdering his friend in Panipat within a matter of hours. The accused was apprehended by a joint team of Haryana Police near the Bhigan Toll Plaza in...
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Major Arms Cache Recovered Near India-Pakistan Border in Amritsar’s Ajnala Area
Ajnala, Amritsar: The Border Security Force (BSF) has achieved a major success after recovering a large cache of weapons from the Ajnala area near the India-Pakistan international border. The operation was carried out by the 117 Battalion of BSF, following which several arms and ammunition were seized. According to sources, BSF recovered an AK-47 rifle...
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Chandigarh Cashier Murder Probe Reveals Possible Mistaken Identity Angle
A significant breakthrough has emerged in the Chandigarh cashier murder case, with investigators claiming that the shooters were allegedly instructed to target a man wearing spectacles at the cash counter and not Janaki Das, who was ultimately killed in the attack. The development has introduced a possible mistaken-identity angle to the ongoing investigation. The incident...