Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Accused in Gangster's Cousin Murder Shot Dead
A man named Gurwinder Singh, who was accused in the murder of a gangster's cousin, was shot dead by two unknown men near a police office in Mohali, Punjab.
He had gone to court for a hearing in an opium case.
The police are investigating and have registered a case against Goldy Brar, a gangster who claimed responsibility for the murder.
Gurwinder's wife said he had been receiving threats from Goldy Brar.
The police are working to catch the attackers and have formed special teams for the investigation.
Gurwinder Singh alias Lambbad, an accused in the 2020 murder of Gurlal Singh Brar, was shot dead by two unidentified assailants near the Senior Superintendent of Police's office in Mohali, Punjab.
The incident occurred around 3 pm on Wednesday, January 28, when Gurwinder was opening the boot of his car after a court hearing in an opium recovery case.
Goldy Brar, Rohit Godara, and Vicky Pehlwan claimed responsibility for the murder, citing Gurwinder's alleged involvement in the murder of Gurlal Singh Brar.
The Punjab Police have registered a case against Goldy Brar under Sections 103(1) (murder), 61(2) (criminal conspiracy) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Arms Act.
The police are investigating the matter and have constituted multiple teams for technical analysis, scientific investigation, and human intelligence to trace and arrest the accused.
- Who
- Gurwinder Singh alias Lambbad, an accused in the 2020 murder of Gurlal Singh Brar, cousin of gangster Goldy Brar
- What
- Shot dead by two unidentified assailants
- When
- Wednesday, January 28, around 3 pm
- Where
- Near the Senior Superintendent of Police's office, Mohali, Punjab
- Why
- Allegedly due to his involvement in the murder of Gurlal Singh Brar, as claimed by Goldy Brar and his associates
Goldy Brar's Allegiance
Punjab Police
Responsibility for the Murder
Goldy Brar's Allegiance
Goldy Brar, Rohit Godara, and Vicky Pehlwan claimed responsibility for Gurwinder's murder, citing his alleged involvement in the murder of Gurlal Singh Brar.
Punjab Police
The Punjab Police are investigating the murder and have registered a case against Goldy Brar based on the victim's wife's statement.
Threats and Intimidation
Goldy Brar's Allegiance
Goldy Brar issued threats against the Punjab government and officials, warning of retaliation if his parents are harmed.
Punjab Police
The Punjab Police are working to arrest the assailants and have constituted multiple teams for the investigation.
- Victim
- Gurwinder Singh alias Lambbad
- Location
- Near the Senior Superintendent of Police's office, Mohali, Punjab
- Time of Incident
- Around 3 pm on Wednesday, January 28
- Assailants
- Two unidentified men, one on foot and one on a bike
- Case Registered
- Under Sections 103(1) (murder), 61(2) (criminal conspiracy) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Arms Act
- Gangster Involved
- Goldy Brar, designated as a 'terrorist' by India in 2024
