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Crime
Gangster chase ends in crash, mother and daughter injured in Jalandhar traffic jam
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 05:32 PM
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A vehicle involved in a gangster pursuit collided with mother Sukhpreet Kaur and her daughter in a Jalandhar traffic jam, and locals rushed them to hospital.
In Jalandhar, Punjab, a car that was chasing suspected gangsters became stuck in a traffic jam and subsequently struck a mother and her child standing by the roadside. The vehicle, identified as part of the pursuit, lost control and hit Sukhpreet Kaur and her daughter, causing serious injuries.
The incident occurred when the traffic congestion forced the pursuing vehicle to maneuver close to the curb, where the mother and child were present. Witnesses said the impact was severe, leaving the two victims badly hurt.
Local residents quickly responded, lifting the injured women onto a stretcher and transporting them to the nearest hospital for emergency treatment. Their condition was reported as critical, and medical staff were alerted immediately.
Police have launched an investigation into the crash, focusing on the circumstances of the gangster chase and the traffic conditions that led to the collision. Authorities have urged drivers to avoid high‑speed pursuits in congested areas to prevent further accidents.
The event underscores growing concerns over road safety in densely populated cities, especially when illegal activities intersect with everyday traffic flow.
The incident occurred when the traffic congestion forced the pursuing vehicle to maneuver close to the curb, where the mother and child were present. Witnesses said the impact was severe, leaving the two victims badly hurt.
Local residents quickly responded, lifting the injured women onto a stretcher and transporting them to the nearest hospital for emergency treatment. Their condition was reported as critical, and medical staff were alerted immediately.
Police have launched an investigation into the crash, focusing on the circumstances of the gangster chase and the traffic conditions that led to the collision. Authorities have urged drivers to avoid high‑speed pursuits in congested areas to prevent further accidents.
The event underscores growing concerns over road safety in densely populated cities, especially when illegal activities intersect with everyday traffic flow.