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Crime
Uncle kills nephew in Jalandhar land dispute shooting
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 06:15 PM
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A nephew was shot dead by his uncle during a land dispute in Jalandhar, Punjab.
A violent clash over a piece of land in Jalandhar, Punjab, ended with a nephew being shot dead by his uncle. The incident was reported from a residential area of the city, where the two relatives were allegedly arguing over property boundaries.
Local police arrived at the scene shortly after the shooting was reported and have registered a criminal case against the accused. The victim was declared dead at the spot, and the suspect was taken into custody for questioning.
Authorities said the case will be investigated under sections relating to homicide and unlawful possession of a firearm. The incident highlights the recurring issue of land‑related disputes turning deadly in parts of Punjab, prompting calls for faster dispute resolution mechanisms.
Local police arrived at the scene shortly after the shooting was reported and have registered a criminal case against the accused. The victim was declared dead at the spot, and the suspect was taken into custody for questioning.
Authorities said the case will be investigated under sections relating to homicide and unlawful possession of a firearm. The incident highlights the recurring issue of land‑related disputes turning deadly in parts of Punjab, prompting calls for faster dispute resolution mechanisms.