📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / J. P. Warburton (Ludhiana Police superintendent)
Crime
Former Ludhiana Sarpanch Gunned Down as Gunmen Fire Ten Shots at His Car
✍️ indiatoday.in
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 10:31 AM
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A former village head in Ludhiana was killed when assailants opened fire, discharging ten rounds at his vehicle, police said.
Police in Ludhiana reported that a former sarpanch was shot dead after gunmen opened fire on his car, unleashing ten rounds. The victim, who had previously served as the elected head of a local village council, was identified by authorities but his name was not released pending notification of relatives.
According to the police statement, the assailants approached the vehicle and fired repeatedly, striking the car multiple times before fleeing the scene. No other occupants were reported injured, and the vehicle sustained extensive bullet damage.
Investigators have launched a criminal probe, securing the crime scene, collecting ballistic evidence, and canvassing the neighbourhood for witnesses. At this stage, officials have not disclosed any motive or identified the suspects, and they have appealed to the public for information that could aid the investigation.
The incident adds to a series of attacks on local political figures in Punjab, prompting calls for heightened security measures for former and current office‑holders.
According to the police statement, the assailants approached the vehicle and fired repeatedly, striking the car multiple times before fleeing the scene. No other occupants were reported injured, and the vehicle sustained extensive bullet damage.
Investigators have launched a criminal probe, securing the crime scene, collecting ballistic evidence, and canvassing the neighbourhood for witnesses. At this stage, officials have not disclosed any motive or identified the suspects, and they have appealed to the public for information that could aid the investigation.
The incident adds to a series of attacks on local political figures in Punjab, prompting calls for heightened security measures for former and current office‑holders.