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Crime
Father and Son Arrested in Ludhiana Land‑Dispute Murder of Navtej
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 06:16 PM
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Police in Ludhiana have taken a father and his son into custody for the killing of Navtej, which stemmed from a land dispute.
Ludhiana police reported that a father and his son were arrested in connection with the murder of a man identified as Navtej. The killing is alleged to have arisen from a dispute over ownership of a piece of land in the city.
The suspects were apprehended after investigators linked them to the crime scene and gathered statements from local residents. Law enforcement officials confirmed that both individuals have been placed in judicial custody and will be presented before a magistrate.
Authorities said the investigation is ongoing, and they will continue to examine the land‑related conflict to determine any additional parties involved. The case will proceed under the provisions of the Indian Penal Code governing homicide and property disputes.
The suspects were apprehended after investigators linked them to the crime scene and gathered statements from local residents. Law enforcement officials confirmed that both individuals have been placed in judicial custody and will be presented before a magistrate.
Authorities said the investigation is ongoing, and they will continue to examine the land‑related conflict to determine any additional parties involved. The case will proceed under the provisions of the Indian Penal Code governing homicide and property disputes.