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Former Punjab village head shot dead in suspected land dispute

3 sourcesUpdated 4 Oct 2026, 9:15 am Coverage regionsInternational
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Navtej Singh, a former sarpanch and Shiromani Akali Dal leader, was shot dead in Ludhiana district.

Two masked, motorcycle-borne assailants reportedly fired multiple rounds at him while he was travelling in his Toyota Innova.

Police are investigating the incident and reviewing dashcam and CCTV footage.

Officials have noted a suspected land dispute.

Why it mattersThe killing shows how local land feuds can escalate into deadly violence and trigger a wider police investigation.
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The victim's son has alleged in a police complaint that the killing was planned and linked to a land dispute, naming eight individuals.

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The reporting broadly agrees that Navtej Singh was shot dead in Ludhiana district and that police are examining a suspected land dispute.

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What remains uncertain is the exact motive and who was responsible, as police investigations and the son's allegations have not yet been resolved or confirmed in the available reporting.

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The coverage says Navtej Singh, a former sarpanch and Shiromani Akali Dal leader, was shot dead in Ludhiana district. It describes two masked, motorcycle-borne assailants firing multiple rounds at him while he was travelling in his Toyota Innova. Police are reviewing dashcam and CCTV footage and considering a suspected land dispute. The victim's son has separately alleged in a police complaint that the killing was planned and linked to the dispute.

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Punjab Crime: Former SAD Sarpanch Navtej Singh Shot Dead By Bike-Borne Men In Ludhiana; Land Dispute Suspected

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Free Press Journal reports that Navtej Singh, a 55 to 60 year old former sarpanch and Shiromani Akali Dal leader, was shot dead by two masked, motorcycle-borne assailants in Ludhiana district on Saturday evening. The victim was travelling in his Toyota Innova when attackers reportedly fired multiple rounds at him. Police are investigating the incident and examining dashcam and CCTV footage, while noting a suspected land dispute. The victim's son has alleged in a police complaint that the murder was a planned attack linked to a land dispute, naming eight individuals.