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Crime
Amritsar Police Arrest Suspect in Murder of 24-Year-Old Over Old Enmity
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 06:31 PM
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Punjab police have detained a man accused of killing a 24‑year‑old in Amritsar, citing a long‑standing feud as the motive.
Amritsar police announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with the killing of a 24‑year‑old male resident. The detainee was taken into custody after investigators linked him to the homicide based on witness statements and preliminary evidence.
According to officials, the victim was found dead in the vicinity of his residence under circumstances that suggested a targeted attack. The police have not disclosed the exact location or time of the incident, but confirmed that the case is being treated as a premeditated murder.
Investigators say the motive stems from an old personal rivalry between the victim and the accused. The rivalry, described as a long‑standing enmity, allegedly escalated to violence, culminating in the fatal assault.
The arrested individual will appear before a magistrate within the next 24 hours, where bail considerations and further interrogation will be addressed. The case remains under active investigation, with authorities urging anyone with additional information to come forward.
According to officials, the victim was found dead in the vicinity of his residence under circumstances that suggested a targeted attack. The police have not disclosed the exact location or time of the incident, but confirmed that the case is being treated as a premeditated murder.
Investigators say the motive stems from an old personal rivalry between the victim and the accused. The rivalry, described as a long‑standing enmity, allegedly escalated to violence, culminating in the fatal assault.
The arrested individual will appear before a magistrate within the next 24 hours, where bail considerations and further interrogation will be addressed. The case remains under active investigation, with authorities urging anyone with additional information to come forward.