Login Register
Follow Us

Argument over smoking leads to man's murder near Golden Temple in Amritsar

The victim was identified as Harmanjit Singh of Chatiwind area

Show comments

Tribune News Service

PK Jaiswar

Amritsar, September 8

An argument over smoking turned nasty as a man was killed, allegedly by two Nihang Sikhs, outside a hotel near the Golden Temple here on Wednesday night.

The victim was identified as Harmanjit Singh of Chatiwind area. The incident was captured on a CCTV camera installed outside the hotel.

According to sources, an argument over smoking broke out between the man and four other men, including the two Nihang Sikhs.

The argument was followed by a scuffle and the man was allegedly assaulted with a sharp-edged weapon, leading to his death on the spot.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Mukhwinder Singh Bhullar said the accused had been identified and one of them arrested.

About The Author

The Tribune News Service brings you the latest news, analysis and insights from the region, India and around the world. Follow the Tribune News Service for a wide-ranging coverage of events as they unfold, with perspective and clarity.

#Golden Temple Amritsar

Show comments
Show comments

Trending News

Also In This Section


Top News


View All

40-year-old Delhi man takes 200 flights in 110 days to steal jewellery from co-passengers, would assume dead brother’s identity

2 separate cases of theft were reported on separate flights in the past three months, after which a dedicated team from IGI Airport was formed to nab the culprits

Mother's Day Special: How region’s top cops, IAS officer strike a balance between work and motherhood

Punjab DGP Gurpreet, Himachal DGP Satwant, Chandigarh SSP Kanwardeep, Ferozepur SSP Saumya, IAS officer Amrit Singh open up on the struggles they face

Enduring magic of Surjit Patar: A tribute to Punjab’s beloved poet

A tribute to Punjab’s beloved poet, who passed away aged 79 in Ludhiana


Most Read In 24 Hours

6

Comment TRYSTS AND TURNS

All is not bright on the BJP front