Tejpal Singh, age 25, was killed near the Ludhiana (Rural) SSP office in Jagraon. The attack happened on Hari Singh Hospital Road during daytime hours. He was walking with two friends when five to six men intercepted them. Witnesses reported that the attackers first beat Tejpal. During the assault, one assailant pulled a revolver and fired into his chest. He collapsed on the spot. His companions transported him to a nearby hospital. Doctors declared him dead on arrival.
Police stated that the motive appears to be rooted in an old rivalry. No random element is indicated. Senior officers confirmed that the identities of the suspects are known. CCTV cameras in the vicinity are under review. Teams from the local police station and the Crime Investigation Agency arrived shortly after the incident. They sealed the crime scene and documented evidence. Officers recorded witness statements and secured the area to avoid tampering.
A case has been registered. Police units have initiated coordinated searches. Raids are ongoing at multiple possible hideouts. Senior officials confirmed that initial findings point to personal enmity. They did not cite any gang or extortion angle at this stage. The incident has drawn attention due to its proximity to a major police station. The brazenness of the attackers signals confidence and planning.
Local residents expressed security concerns. The attack happened in a zone considered active and monitored. The method indicates targeted intent. Physical assault before the shooting suggests aggression linked to a prior dispute rather than impulsive violence. Revolver use confirms access to firearms by the accused. Forensic teams examined shell casings and blood patterns. Investigators are tracing weapon origin and conducting ballistic checks.
Police leadership has stressed urgency. The presence of known suspects increases pressure for swift arrests. Failure to detain them quickly could influence public perception of law enforcement capability. Personal vendetta killings remain a recurring issue in segments of Punjab’s rural and semi-urban areas. Authorities plan to increase patrols and surveillance in high-risk zones. Courts will receive the case file once arrests are completed and primary evidence is consolidated.
Continued monitoring will determine whether new intelligence alters the stated rivalry motive. If firearms links surface, the investigation could expand to weapons channels. For now, the focus remains on apprehending the identified group and preventing escape from jurisdiction.
