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Crime
Punjab: Two brothers' fake home‑attack plot exposed after court denial of police protection
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 07:03 PM
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Two brothers who approached the Punjab High Court for police protection saw their petition rejected, after police uncovered that they had fabricated a conspiracy of an attack on their own house.
Punjab police have disclosed that two brothers, who recently appeared before the Punjab High Court seeking police protection, fabricated a false narrative of an attack on their residence. The brothers' petition for protection was dismissed by the court, prompting a police investigation.
During the probe, authorities discovered that the brothers had orchestrated the alleged threat, even arranging a threatening message to be sent from Malaysia to lend credibility to their claim. Evidence indicated that the message was part of a deliberate attempt to create a sense of danger and compel law enforcement to intervene.
Police officials said the fabricated conspiracy was intended to secure police deployment at the brothers' home, but the investigation revealed the entire plot was a hoax. The case underscores the seriousness with which the police treat false claims that can strain resources and undermine genuine security concerns.
The brothers now face legal action for filing a false police protection petition and for attempting to deceive authorities with a fabricated threat. The incident serves as a reminder that misuse of legal and security mechanisms will be met with swift scrutiny.
Further details about any subsequent court proceedings or penalties have not been released pending the continuation of the investigation.
During the probe, authorities discovered that the brothers had orchestrated the alleged threat, even arranging a threatening message to be sent from Malaysia to lend credibility to their claim. Evidence indicated that the message was part of a deliberate attempt to create a sense of danger and compel law enforcement to intervene.
Police officials said the fabricated conspiracy was intended to secure police deployment at the brothers' home, but the investigation revealed the entire plot was a hoax. The case underscores the seriousness with which the police treat false claims that can strain resources and undermine genuine security concerns.
The brothers now face legal action for filing a false police protection petition and for attempting to deceive authorities with a fabricated threat. The incident serves as a reminder that misuse of legal and security mechanisms will be met with swift scrutiny.
Further details about any subsequent court proceedings or penalties have not been released pending the continuation of the investigation.