Patwari killed in Bathinda in late‑night home invasion over old rivalry

Late at night, a group of assailants forced their way into the residence of a patwari in Bathinda, Punjab, and stabbed him to death. Police reports indicate that the victim was attacked inside his own home after the intruders broke in. The incident is being treated as a homicide linked to a personal dispute. Investigators say the motive stems from an old rivalry between the victim and the accused, though details of the feud have not been disclosed. A First Information Report (FIR) has been lodged, and a team of detectives is conducting a thorough inquiry to identify and apprehend the perpetrators. The patwari, a government land‑record officer, was known to the local community, and his death has raised concerns about safety for public servants in the region.