Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Main Accused in RSS Leader's Son Murder Killed in Punjab Police Encounter
A man named Badal, who was the main accused in the murder of Naveen Arora, the son of an RSS leader, was killed in a police encounter in Punjab.
The encounter happened when the police took Badal to a village to recover weapons used in the murder.
During the operation, Badal and a police constable were injured in a shootout with Badal's accomplices.
Badal died from his injuries, while the constable is being treated.
The police found two pistols at the scene.
Naveen was shot in the head on November 15 while returning home on his motorcycle.
The police suspect that the murder might have been planned to spread fear in the state.
Badal, the main accused in the murder of RSS leader's son Naveen Arora, was killed in a police encounter in Fazilka district, Punjab.
The encounter occurred during a weapon recovery operation when Badal and a police constable were injured in a shootout with Badal's accomplices.
Badal succumbed to his injuries, while the constable is undergoing treatment.
Two pistols were recovered from the scene of the encounter.
Naveen Arora was shot in the head on November 15 in Ferozepur, and the police suspect involvement of a foreign handler and a targeted killing to spread fear in the state.
- Who
- Naveen Arora (victim), Badal (main accused), Punjab Police, Badal's accomplices
- What
- Police encounter resulting in the death of the main accused in the murder of an RSS leader's son
- When
- December 14 (encounter), November 15 (murder)
- Where
- Mamu Joya village, Fazilka district, Punjab (encounter); Ferozepur, Punjab (murder)
- Why
- Recovery of weapons linked to the murder case
Police
Accomplices
Recovery of Weapons
Police
Police were conducting a weapon recovery operation linked to the murder case.
Accomplices
Accomplices attempted to free Badal and engaged in a shootout with the police.
- Victim
- Naveen Arora, son of RSS leader Baldev Raj Arora
- Accused
- Badal
- Location of Murder
- Ferozepur, Punjab
- Date of Murder
- November 15
- Location of Encounter
- Mamu Joya village, Fazilka district, Punjab
- Date of Encounter
- December 14 (wee hours of Thursday)
- Weapons Recovered
- Two pistols
Sources
Main Accused In RSS Leader’s Son Murder Case Killed In Punjab Police Encounter
Murder of RSS leader's son: Key accused killed in gunfight
Murder of RSS leader’s son in Punjab’s Ferozepur: Key accused killed in gunfight as aides try to free him from police custody
