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Man Shot Dead at Rakhad Puneja Fair in Punjab, Police Probe Murder
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 02:38 PM
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A man identified as Nihang Singh was fatally shot during the Rakhad Puneja fair in Punjab, prompting a police investigation.
During the Rakhad Puneja fair in Punjab, a shooting broke out that left a man dead. The victim has been identified as Nihang Singh, who was attending the fair when the incident occurred.
Local police arrived at the scene shortly after the gunfire was reported and secured the area. They have taken statements from witnesses and are collecting forensic evidence to determine the motive and identify the shooter.
Authorities have opened a murder investigation and are urging anyone with information to come forward. The fair, which draws large crowds from surrounding villages, has been temporarily suspended while the investigation continues.
The incident has raised concerns about security at public gatherings in the region, and officials have indicated that additional measures will be reviewed to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
Local police arrived at the scene shortly after the gunfire was reported and secured the area. They have taken statements from witnesses and are collecting forensic evidence to determine the motive and identify the shooter.
Authorities have opened a murder investigation and are urging anyone with information to come forward. The fair, which draws large crowds from surrounding villages, has been temporarily suspended while the investigation continues.
The incident has raised concerns about security at public gatherings in the region, and officials have indicated that additional measures will be reviewed to prevent similar occurrences in the future.