Suspected Affair Leads to Violent Killing in Ludhiana

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A violent act driven by personal suspicion unfolded late Tuesday night in Ludhiana’s Giaspura area, where a man allegedly murdered his neighbor over suspicions of an affair with his wife. The crime took place in Makkar Colony’s labor quarters and has shocked the local community.

The accused, 45-year-old Shiv Sagar, reportedly attacked his 30-year-old neighbor Nand Lal while he was asleep. Police state that the victim sustained multiple stab wounds to his face and neck, resulting in his immediate death. Nand Lal, originally from Bihar, had been living in Ludhiana for just four months while working in a local factory. Shiv Sagar, also a factory laborer, lived nearby with his wife and three children.

After the attack, Shiv Sagar and his family fled the scene in haste, prompting suspicion among other residents. Their rushed departure was reported to the landlord, who, along with neighbors, later discovered Nand Lal’s body in a pool of blood. The residents coordinated a search and tracked the accused to Ludhiana railway station, where he was reportedly preparing to return to his native village in Uttar Pradesh. He was apprehended by the community and handed over to the authorities.

Inspector Jagdev Singh Dhaliwal, Station House Officer (SHO) of Sahnewal Police Station, confirmed that there had been a previous dispute between the two men. “Shiv Sagar suspected that Nand Lal was having an illicit relationship with his wife. They had entered into an altercation earlier. On Tuesday night, Shiv Sagar attacked Nand Lal while he was sleeping, inflicting fatal injuries to his face and neck,” said the officer.

Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) under Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which covers murder charges under India’s reformed criminal code. While authorities have yet to confirm the formal arrest, they have launched a detailed investigation. The body has been sent for postmortem examination.

This case once again highlights the destructive consequences of unchecked suspicion and emotional instability, emphasizing the importance of conflict resolution within communities.