Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Former Punjab Village Head Shot Dead Amid Land Dispute
Navtej Singh was a former village leader and a member of the Shiromani Akali Dal.
He was shot while driving alone near Ladhuwal in Punjab.
Police say two men on a motorcycle stopped his car and fired at him.
Reports give different estimates of how many shots were fired.
Singh died at the scene or after being taken to a hospital, according to differing accounts.
His son says the killing was planned and connected to a land dispute.
He named eight people in a police complaint, including his uncle.
Police are checking video footage and investigating the case.
The people who carried out the shooting have not been arrested.
Navtej Singh, a Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former Manewal village sarpanch, was shot dead in Ludhiana district.
Two motorcycle-borne men allegedly intercepted his Toyota Innova near Ladhuwal and fired multiple rounds; accounts differ on the number.
The attack was reportedly captured by the vehicle’s dashcam, and police are examining that footage and nearby CCTV.
His son, Alamjit Singh, named eight people in a complaint, including his uncle Pal Singh, and alleged the attack was planned.
Alamjit cited a land dispute and previous threats; police are investigating the motive, and the attackers have not been arrested.
- Who
- Navtej Singh, a Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former Manewal village sarpanch, was killed; his son Alamjit Singh made allegations in a police complaint.
- What
- Two motorcycle-borne attackers allegedly intercepted Singh’s vehicle and shot him.
- When
- Saturday evening, October 3, 2026, according to one report.
- Where
- Near Ladhuwal in Ludhiana district, Punjab; reports differ on the precise location.
- Why
- His son alleges the killing was linked to a land dispute and previous threats; police are investigating and have not confirmed a motive.
Family’s allegations
Police investigation
Motive
Family’s allegations
Alamjit Singh alleges the killing was planned and tied to an ongoing land dispute, and says threats had been made against him and his father.
Police investigation
Police are investigating the land dispute as a possible motive, alongside political and personal angles; no motive is confirmed in the reports.
Responsibility
Family’s allegations
Alamjit named eight people in his complaint, including his uncle Pal Singh and the current village head.
Police investigation
Police have registered a case against eight accused, including two identified individuals and six unidentified people, and are working to identify and apprehend those responsible.
- Victim
- Navtej Singh, also known as Neetu or Navjeet Singh
- Age
- Reported as 60 in one article and 55–60 in another
- Political affiliation
- Shiromani Akali Dal; one report says he later supported Congress and Aam Aadmi Party at different points
- Attack
- Two motorcycle-borne men allegedly intercepted his Toyota Innova and fired; accounts vary on the number of rounds
- Complaint
- His son named eight people, including uncle Pal Singh, other family members and the current village head
- Investigation
- Police registered a case and are examining dashcam footage, nearby CCTV and other evidence
- Arrests
- The attackers had not been arrested at the time of the reports
