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Crime
Father Killed While Trying to Rescue Son from Gambling Den in Halwara
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 01:31 PM
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A man was shot dead in Halwara, Punjab, when he went to free his son from an illegal gambling operation.
Halwara, a town in Punjab's Ludhiana district, witnessed a violent incident on Tuesday when a father entered a known illegal gambling den to retrieve his son. According to local reports, the man was shot and succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Police arrived promptly, sealed off the premises and began collecting evidence. Investigators have launched a case under sections relating to homicide and illegal gambling, and are questioning witnesses to identify the assailants.
The incident highlights growing concerns over unlicensed gambling hubs in the region. Authorities have reiterated their commitment to clamp down on such establishments and have urged the public to report any similar activities to the police.
Police arrived promptly, sealed off the premises and began collecting evidence. Investigators have launched a case under sections relating to homicide and illegal gambling, and are questioning witnesses to identify the assailants.
The incident highlights growing concerns over unlicensed gambling hubs in the region. Authorities have reiterated their commitment to clamp down on such establishments and have urged the public to report any similar activities to the police.