PUNJAB AND HARYANA

Faridabad: A chilling incident has shocked residents of Faridabad district, Haryana, where a family of three—a husband, wife, and their five-year-old son—were found dead under mysterious circumstances after having eaten halwa the previous night. The tragic incident occurred in Saroo Pur village, under the Mujesar police station jurisdiction. The family, living in a rented house, was discovered lying lifeless in their home. Police reached the spot after receiving a report and took the bodies into custody for post-mortem. No suspicious items were found in the room. Initial observations suggest the possibility of poisoning, as foam was seen around the mouths of the deceased. The exact cause of death will be determined after the post-mortem report. Family Background and Events Leading to...

Faridabad: A tragic road accident in Faridabad district claimed the life of a farmer and left another critically injured when a speeding car collided with their motorcycle. The incident occurred as the two farmers were returning from selling vegetables at Dabua Vegetable Market. According to reports, the accident happened near Dhauj Bee Bhandar when the car struck the motorcycle head-on. Both farmers were thrown onto the road and remained in severe pain for nearly half an hour, as no passerby offered assistance. Eventually, a bystander called their family, who rushed to the scene and arranged for their transfer to BK Hospital. Doctors pronounced Vedram dead, while the second farmer, Vinod, was seriously injured and later referred for further treatment at another private hospital due to ...

Ambala/Kurukshetra: In a spectacular display of dairy excellence, a Murrah buffalo named ‘Sundara’, owned by Ambala farmer Ravindra Singh, popularly known as Billu, clinched first place at the livestock fair held in Kurukshetra. Sundara produced an impressive 29.650 kilograms of milk, earning her owner a Bullet motorcycle as the prize. Sundara is not just any buffalo—Billu purchased her last year for ₹51.30 lakh, making her one of the most expensive buffaloes in the world. Her consistent performance has justified her price, as she has now won three major awards in a single year. Earlier, she secured a tractor in one competition and a cash prize of ₹2 lakh in another. A Record-Breaking Milk PerformanceThe three-day livestock fair was organized by the Dairy Farm Association of Haryana....

Ludhiana: The reign of gangsters in Punjab continues to cast a shadow over business owners. In a chilling development, the owner of a luxury car rental service in Ludhiana was threatened with a ransom demand of ₹2 crore. Gangster Kaushal Chaudhary has been named in the FIR filed in connection with the case. The incident unfolded when two assailants opened fire at the luxury car rental office. Just a few hours later, the owner received a threatening call. Police have also registered the case against Kaushal Chaudhary, along with Pawan Shaukeen and Mohabbat Randhawa, and their unidentified associates. Details of the CaseAccording to the FIR lodged at Mullanpur Dhaka police station, a partner of the firm reported receiving a WhatsApp call at around 4:26 PM from an international number. ...

Chandigarh: In a significant move to strengthen public transport, the Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has announced the addition of 1,279 new buses to the state’s fleet. This initiative aims to provide affordable, safe, and accessible travel for both urban and rural residents, marking a major step toward modernizing Punjab’s transportation system. Currently, the Punjab government operates a fleet of 2,267 buses, including 1,119 under Punjab State Bus Stand Management Company Limited (PUNBUS). The new fleet expansion will be achieved through a mix of direct purchases and lease arrangements, ensuring growth without imposing undue financial burden. Of the total 1,279 buses, 796 will be acquired through direct purchase, while 483 will be added ...

Panchkula, Haryana: Former Lieutenant General S. Mann passed away following a hit-and-run accident in Panchkula. The incident occurred on Friday evening while he was out for a walk near his residence in Sector 4. He was found injured on the road and taken to Command Hospital, Western Command, where he succumbed to his injuries on Saturday. According to the police, an unidentified vehicle struck Mann during his evening walk. The former officer had served as a Colonel in the Bihar Regiment during the 1990s. He was also the brother of the late Brigadier Sukhi Mann of the Parachute Regiment. Mann is survived by his wife and two sons, one serving as a Colonel in the Indian Army and the other in the Canadian Police. Acting SHO of Mansa Devi Complex, Sukhwinder, said that the post-mortem wi...

Gurugram/Palwal:A 15-year-old boy from Kishanganj, Bihar, was abducted and held captive by a dairy owner, suffering severe injuries during his forced labor. The boy’s left hand was cut by a fodder-cutting machine, and his captor abandoned him near a Haryana highway, disposing of the severed hand in a nearby river. Despite the extreme trauma, police successfully traced the perpetrator and ensured justice after a five-month-long search spanning over 500 villages across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana. Kidnapping and OrdealThe boy, named Anil, was abducted on May 27 while traveling on the Farrakka Express from Kangra to Kishanganj. A dairy owner spotted him at Bahadurgarh railway station, forcibly took him to his facility, and made him work under inhumane conditions. During this time, th...

Nuh, Haryana: Haryana police have arrested social media influencer Hansi Khan from Mewat district following a complaint under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The case arose after Khan allegedly used offensive language against the Scheduled Caste community in a video shared online. Offending Video Sparks Outrage According to the Punhana City Police, Hansi Khan posted a video on Facebook and YouTube on Wednesday showing her car refueling at a CNG station. In the video, she is accused of deliberately using language that hurt the sentiments of the Scheduled Caste community. The clip quickly went viral, prompting local resident Rohit Valmiki to file a formal complaint at the Punhana City Police Station. The complaint stated that the public remarks were intended to defame and ins...

Yamunanagar, Haryana: A tragic accident claimed the life of a young software engineer in Haryana on Friday when a shortcut chosen to avoid a ₹100 toll turned fatal. The incident occurred near Kanheri Khurd village, as the vehicle carrying a brother-sister duo skidded off a narrow road and fell into a deep pond. While the brother, Himanshu, died on the spot, his sister Tanya was rescued by local villagers and is receiving treatment for serious injuries. Shortcut Gone Wrong Himanshu, a software engineer working in Chandigarh, had picked up his sister from her exam in Zirakpur. In an attempt to save the ₹100 toll fee at Milk Majara Toll Plaza, he chose an alternate route through the village—a narrow road flanked by a deep pond. While trying to avoid an oncoming vehicle, control of the c...

Ludhiana, Punjab: Punjab police uncovered an unusual liquor smuggling operation when a truck carrying jumbo gas cylinders was intercepted en route to Gujarat. The Special Cell of Ludhiana police caught the suspect before the contraband could reach its destination, exposing a large-scale smuggling network. Hidden in Jumbo Cylinders On January 8, 2026, Inspector Harpreet Singh Dehl’s team set up a checkpoint in the Ladowal area. A truck (registration GJ 39 T 1951) was stopped for inspection after the driver failed to produce valid documents. Upon closer examination, the police discovered six large Indane gas cylinders filled with concealed liquor cases. The seized items included 74 cases of McDowell’s No. 1, 31 cases of Punjab Cheers XXX Rum, 17 additional cases of the same brand, a...