Ludhiana News: Ludhiana Police have arrested controversial social media influencer Honey Sethi following a positive dope test. Authorities said a case was registered against him under the NDPS Act after narcotics were reportedly found in his system. Honey Sethi had earlier claimed he had quit drugs.
Category: Crime
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Firozpur farmer shoots wife, minor son before attempting suicide; all three critical
Firozpur: Panic gripped Bajidpur village near Firozpur on Friday after a man allegedly shot his wife and minor son before turning the gun on himself. All three were reported to be in critical condition and have been referred to Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMC) in Ludhiana for advanced treatment.
According to preliminary information, Jagjit Singh, son of Gurmej Singh and a resident of the village, allegedly opened fire at his 35-year-old wife Navneet Kaur and their four-year-old son Warisdeep Singh using his licensed revolver. After shooting them, he reportedly shot himself in an apparent suicide attempt.
Gunshots triggered panic in the area, with residents rushing to the spot. The injured were initially admitted to a private hospital in Firozpur but were later referred to Ludhiana due to their critical condition. Doctors said the trio remains under close observation.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Sub-Division Firozpur) Karan Sharma reached the spot with a police team and initiated an investigation. Police said all angles, including possible mental distress or other motives, are being examined.
Villagers described Jagjit Singh as a well-settled farmer who owned agricultural land and also cultivated leased land. Neighbours said they had never noticed any signs of stress or dispute within the family, adding that the incident has left the community in shock.
Police said further action will be taken based on the findings of the ongoing investigation.
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Lucky Oberoi murder case: named accused Dalbir ‘Dalbeera’ denies role, calls allegations baseless
Jalandhar: In the murder case of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Lucky Oberoi, the named accused Dalbir Singh alias Dalbeera has broken his silence, claiming that he has no connection with the crime.
Addressing the media, Dalbeera said he neither had any personal enmity with Oberoi nor had he ever spoken to him over the phone. “I never had any conversation with Lucky, nor did we ever come face to face. The claims about threats are completely baseless,” he said, adding that Oberoi’s family was being misled.
He alleged that an old rival and Oberoi’s associate, identified as Shashi Sharma, had deliberately dragged his name into the case. Dalbeera claimed that he had distanced himself from criminal activities over the past two years and was leading a peaceful life.
According to him, local political rivalry and a tussle for dominance had led to his name being linked to the murder. Police are continuing their investigation into the case and have not issued any fresh statement regarding Dalbeera’s claims so far.
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Shivam Mishra granted bail hours after arrest in VIP Road Lamborghini crash case
New Delhi: A Kanpur court on Thursday granted bail to Shivam Mishra, son of tobacco trader K.K. Mishra, just hours after his arrest in connection with the high-profile Lamborghini accident on VIP Road earlier this week.
Police produced Mishra before the court of the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate around 10 am and sought his judicial custody. District Government Counsel (Crime) Dilip Awasthi said the accused was released after furnishing a bail bond of ₹20,000.
Defence counsel Anant Sharma said the police had moved an application seeking Mishra’s remand, but argued that there were several discrepancies in the remand papers submitted before the court.
Accident left several injured
The case relates to a serious crash on VIP Road in Kanpur four days ago, when a speeding Lamborghini Huracan allegedly rammed into multiple vehicles and pedestrians. Several people sustained serious injuries in the incident.
Images of the damaged luxury car had gone viral on social media following the accident, triggering public outrage and intense scrutiny.
During the investigation, questions were raised over who was behind the wheel at the time of the crash. Mishra’s family and lawyer had earlier claimed that the vehicle was being driven by a man identified as Mohan, described as a driver.
Police are continuing their probe into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
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Vigilance Bureau nabs Naib Court red handed accepting bribe of Rs 4000
Punjab E News: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing drive against the corruption in the state, has apprehended Punjab Home Guard(PHG) Sharandeep Singh, P.C Naib Court, belongs to police station Sri Muktsar Sahib, red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs. 4000/-.
Disclosing this here today, an official spokesperson of the state VB said the above-mentioned accused has been arrested based on a complaint lodged by a resident of Sri Muktsar Sahib. He said that the complainant alleged that accused Sharandeep Singh demanded illegal gratification of Rs. 4000/- in lieu of helping him in court case. In this regard, accused demanded and received bribe on different occasions to inform him whether his bail has been cancelled or not.
After a preliminary enquiry on his complaint, the VB team laid a trap during which the accused was arrested red handed while accepting bribe money of Rs 4000/- from the complainant in presence of two official witnesses.
In this regard, a case under prevention of corruption act has been registered against the accused at VB police station Bathinda and further investigation into this case is under progress.
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CM Mann directs top police brass to intensify crackdown on drugs, gangsters
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday directed the state’s senior police leadership to step up enforcement and ensure strict rule of law across Punjab.
Chairing a high-level review meeting through video conferencing with police commissioners, Inspectors General (IGs), Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs) and Senior Superintendents of Police (SPs), Mann emphasised that the ‘war against drugs’ and decisive action against gangster networks remain the government’s top priorities.
The Chief Minister said the ongoing drive must culminate in the complete eradication of the drug menace and the dismantling of organised criminal networks operating in the state. He asserted that the Aam Aadmi Party-led government is fully committed to safeguarding the lives and property of ordinary citizens.
While underlining the need for stringent action against offenders, Mann also stressed that long-term security for Punjab’s youth depends on expanding employment opportunities, strengthening education and improving career counselling. He said a holistic approach would help prevent young people from falling into the trap of drugs and crime.
The Chief Minister asked senior officers to maintain close coordination at all levels and ensure swift, visible action to reinforce public confidence in the law enforcement system.
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Amritsar Police Bust Cross-Border Drug Smuggling Racket; 7.6 Kg Heroin Seized
Amritsar News: In a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a drug-free state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has busted a cross-border narco-smuggling network with the arrest of two operatives and recovered a consignment of 7.6 kg heroin along with Rs 21,800 drug money from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday.
Those arrested have been identified as Sahibpreet Singh alias Sahib (19), a native of Fatehgarh Churian, Batala and presently residing in Chheharta, Amritsar; and Gagandeep Singh alias Gagan (26), a resident of Guru Nanakpura in Kot Khalsa, Amritsar. Both accused persons have previous criminal records, with cases under the Arms Act and for snatching-related offences registered against them.
DGP Gaurav Yadav said that preliminary investigation has revealed that the arrested accused were in contact with a Dubai-based handler through virtual numbers, facilitating cross-border heroin consignments from across the border via drones and directing pickup locations and further supply chains. The Dubai-based handler is also linked to multiple narcotics networks and a major NDPS case involving recovery of 43 kg heroin, he said.
The DGP said that further investigation is underway to trace forward and backward linkages of the network.
Sharing operational details, Commissioner of Police (CP) Amritsar Gurpreet Singh Bhullar acting on specific and reliable secret information, police teams conducted a well-planned operation and apprehended both the suspects and recovered 7.6 kg heroin along with drug money from their possession.
The CP said that during investigations, it has also surfaced that the Dubai-based handler has been operating multiple narcotics networks. Further investigations are ongoing to dismantle the whole network, he added.
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‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’: Illegal Property of Drug Peddler Demolished in Village Dhina
Jalandhar News: Under the Punjab Government’s ongoing anti-drug campaign “Yudh Nashian Virudh”, Jalandhar Police carried out another decisive action today. The Jalandhar Municipal Corporation, with strong support from the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police, demolished an illegal structure belonging to a notorious drug peddler in Indra Colony, Village Dhina, Jalandhar.
Commissioner of Police Dhanpreet Kaur stated that the operation was jointly executed by the Municipal Corporation and the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police. CP Jalandhar, along with Joint CP Sandeep Kumar Sharma, ACP Cantt. Sarwanjit Singh, and SHO Sanjeev Kumar, personally supervised the demolition on the ground.
The illegal construction belonged to Amarjit, son of Pal Ram, under the jurisdiction of Police Station Sadar, Jalandhar Commissionerate. Amarjit is a notorious drug peddler facing 10 criminal cases under the NDPS Act, Excise Act, and BNS, and is currently absconding.
Meanwhile, under Operation Parhaar 2.0, Jalandhar Commissionerate Police intensified its crackdown against drug trafficking across the district. During the special operation 61 raids were conducted, 11 accused persons were arrested and 06 preventive actions were initiated. Recoveries include 2 Kg 600 grams of opium, 157 grams of heroin and 235 intoxicant capsules
These actions reflect the firm commitment of Jalandhar Police to eradicate the menace of drugs from the district.
Jalandhar Police reaffirmed that no illegal activity related to drugs will be tolerated, and such strict enforcement drives will continue in the coming days.
The Jalandhar Commissionerate Police has appealed to citizens to share any information regarding drug trafficking or illegal drug activities through the government-issued WhatsApp number 9779-100-200. The identity of informants will be kept strictly confidential.
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No Leniency for Gangsters or Smugglers in Punjab, Says Laljit Singh Bhullar
Ujala Punjab Prison Olympics–2026 Concludes at Central Jail, Patiala
Jail Minister Urges Prisoners to Reform and Begin Anew
Patiala News: Punjab Jails and Transport Minister S. Laljit Singh Bhullar today called upon inmates lodged in various prisons across the state to rectify their past mistakes and begin a new chapter in life with dignity and purpose.
The Minister was at Central Jail, Patiala to distribute awards to the winners of the Ujala Punjab Prison Olympics–2026, which concluded today. Prior to this, he attended the passing out parade of 48 Warders and 3 Matrons at the Punjab Jail Training School, Patiala, marking the completion of their basic training.
The event was attended by ADGP Jails Arunpal Singh, Principal Secretary/IG Jails Mohammad Tayyab, and DIGs S.S. Mand and M.K. Sharma, among other senior officials.
Addressing the inmates, S. Laljit Singh Bhullar said that under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government has introduced several rehabilitation and skill-development programmes within prisons. These initiatives aim to prepare inmates for self-employment and reintegration into society upon completion of their sentences.
Referring to the petrol pumps being set up outside jails across the state, the Minister said that such initiatives will provide opportunities for inmates with good conduct to engage in productive work and rebuild their lives.
Highlighting the government’s commitment to discipline and reform, he said that sports competitions like the Ujala Punjab Prison Olympics foster teamwork, confidence and a positive environment among prisoners.
The 2026 edition featured competitions in tug-of-war, kabaddi, volleyball, badminton, chess, drawing, athletics, long jump, and shot put for male inmates. Women inmates participated in chess, drawing, badminton singles and doubles, athletics, long jump, and shot put. Patiala Zone emerged as the overall champion, followed by Faridkot Zone in second place and Kapurthala Zone in third.
Speaking to the media, the Minister asserted that gangsters and smugglers operating in Punjab were the legacy of previous governments, while the present government has taken decisive steps to dismantle such networks.
He emphasized that those involved in extortion, drug trafficking or violence against innocent citizens would not receive any leniency.Reaffirming the government’s commitment, he said, “Under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab is moving towards becoming a drug-free, gangsterism-free and progressive Rangla Punjab.”
The Minister informed that the high-security jail being constructed in Ludhiana to detain high-profile gangsters, drug smugglers, and hardened criminals under stringent surveillance will become operational by the end of the year.
He added that ultra-modern security systems—including AI-based digital CCTV cameras, full-body and bag scanners, X-ray machines, sniffer dogs, metal detectors, walkie-talkies, and 5G-enabled V-Kavach jammers—are being installed across prisons to curb smuggling of mobile phones, weapons and other contraband.During the ceremony, trainees who excelled during their training were felicitated by the Minister.
Principal Varun Sharma of the Jail Training School welcomed the dignitaries and presented the training report.On this occasion, appointment letters were handed over to nine beneficiaries selected for government jobs in the Jail Department on compassionate grounds. Central Jail Superintendent Gurcharan Singh Dhaliwal, Additional SP Jaideep Singh and other jails officials also attended the event.
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Two Linked to Arms-Trafficking Module Held with Five Sophisticated Pistols in Amritsar
Amritsar News: In a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to make Punjab gangster free state, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has busted an arms trafficking module with the arrest of two accused persons and recovered five sophisticated pistols from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday.
Those arrested has been identified as Rohit Arora (25), a resident of Gilwali Gate in Amritsar and Harpreet Singh alias Happy (24), a resident of village Meerakot Kalan in Amritsar. The recovered pistols include three 9MM Glock and two .30 bore pistols.
DGP Gaurav Yadav said that from preliminary investigation it has emerged that the accused were in contact with Pakistan-based smugglers through social media platforms. The illegal consignments of arms were being sent via drones and the accused used to further supply these weapons on directions of their handlers, he said.
The DGP said that further investigations is ongoing to establish forward and backward linkages of this illegal arms network.
Sharing operational details, Commissioner of Police (CP) Amritsar Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said that acting on specific and reliable secret information, police teams carried out a well-planned operation and apprehended accused Rohit Arora, who is an associate of gangster Sonu Kangla. During the search, three pistols were recovered from his possession, including one Glock and two .30 bore pistols, he said.
The CP said that during further interrogation, on the disclosure statement of accused Rohit Arora, another accused Harpreet Singh alias Happy was also arrested with two Glock pistols. Both accused are habitual offenders with previous cases pertaining to snatching on gunpoint, under prisons act, the Arms Act and NDPS Act registered against them, and were involved in narco-arms smuggling to make easy money, he added.
In this regard, a case FIR No. 33 dated 06-02-2026 has been registered under sections 25, 6, 7 and 8 of the Arms Act at Police Station Gate Hakima in Amritsar.