Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Two sentenced to life for murdering coaching centre operator
Two men, Gurvinder Singh and Ranvir Singh, were sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering Punjab Singh, who ran an IELTS coaching centre.
The murder happened in December 2021 in Ellenabad, Haryana.
Ranvir Singh suspected his wife of having an affair with Punjab Singh, which led to the crime.
A third man, Harmeet Singh, who supplied the weapon, was sentenced to seven years in prison.
The convicts asked for leniency because of their family responsibilities, but the court rejected their plea, saying the crime was very serious.
Two men, Gurvinder Singh and Ranvir Singh, were sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering Punjab Singh.
The murder occurred on December 16, 2021, in Ellenabad, Haryana.
Ranvir Singh suspected his wife of having an affair with Punjab Singh, leading to the murder.
Harmeet Singh, who supplied the weapon, was sentenced to seven years in prison.
The convicts sought leniency due to family responsibilities, but the court rejected their plea.
- Who
- Gurvinder Singh alias Guri, Ranvir Singh, and Harmeet Singh
- What
- Murder of Punjab Singh, an IELTS coaching centre operator
- When
- December 16, 2021
- Where
- Ellenabad, Sirsa district, Haryana
- Why
- Ranvir Singh suspected his wife of having an illicit relationship with Punjab Singh
Convicts' Plea for Lenience
Prosecution's Stance
Family Responsibilities
Convicts' Plea for Lenience
The convicts sought leniency citing family responsibilities, such as aged parents, twin daughters, and upcoming marriage.
Prosecution's Stance
The prosecution opposed the plea, emphasizing the gravity of the crime and the victim's young age.
- Victim
- Punjab Singh
- Convicts
- Gurvinder Singh alias Guri, Ranvir Singh
- Weapon Supplier
- Harmeet Singh
- Date of Incident
- December 16, 2021
- Location
- Ellenabad, Sirsa district, Haryana
- Sentence for Convicts
- Life imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1 lakh each
- Sentence for Weapon Supplier
- Seven years’ imprisonment and a fine of Rs 7,000
- Additional Sentence
- Three years’ imprisonment and a fine of Rs 5,000 each under the Arms Act