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Crime
Punjab Man Shot Dead by In-Laws Over Love Marriage in Shri Khado Sahib
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 08:35 AM
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A young man named Amritpal Singh was shot dead by his in-laws in Punjab's Shri Khado Sahib district on Sunday night, reportedly following a love marriage.
A tragic incident occurred in Punjab on Sunday night when a young man was shot dead by members of his wife's family. The victim, identified as Amritpal Singh, was killed in the village of Panjwara, which falls under the jurisdiction of Jhabbal Police Station in Shri Khado Sahib district.
According to initial reports, the murder was linked to a love marriage. The in-laws allegedly opposed the union and resorted to violence, firing at the young man. He sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the chest and died at the scene.
The incident has sparked outrage in the local community. Police from the Jhabbal station have registered a case and launched an investigation to apprehend the accused. The motive remains strictly tied to the opposition of the couple's marriage by the bride's family.
This case highlights the ongoing social issues surrounding inter-caste or love marriages in the region, where familial disapproval has unfortunately led to lethal consequences.
According to initial reports, the murder was linked to a love marriage. The in-laws allegedly opposed the union and resorted to violence, firing at the young man. He sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the chest and died at the scene.
The incident has sparked outrage in the local community. Police from the Jhabbal station have registered a case and launched an investigation to apprehend the accused. The motive remains strictly tied to the opposition of the couple's marriage by the bride's family.
This case highlights the ongoing social issues surrounding inter-caste or love marriages in the region, where familial disapproval has unfortunately led to lethal consequences.