Chandigarh, March 19, 2026: A day after a shocking broad daylight murder in Sector 9 Chandigarh, the Chandigarh Police is yet to apprehend the attackers, even as investigators have traced their escape route to Mohali using surveillance footage.
The victim, 31-year-old property dealer Charanpreet Singh, was shot dead outside a gym shortly after noon. According to officials, he was targeted just as he was about to enter his vehicle on a slip road near a busy market area.
Investigators revealed that the assailants, who were wearing helmets, executed a carefully planned escape, using internal roads and bypassing major checkpoints. CCTV footage shows the suspects crossing Attawa Chowk within minutes of the shooting, indicating a swift and pre-planned exit.
The motorcycle used in the crime was later recovered abandoned in Mohali, fitted with a fake registration plate. Police suspect that the attackers may have switched vehicles to evade tracking, and forensic teams are currently examining the recovered bike for possible evidence.
The probe has now taken a turn towards gang rivalry, after a social media post attributed to the Lucky Patial gang claimed responsibility for the killing. The group is believed to be linked to the Davinder Bambiha syndicate.
In the claim, the gang alleged that the victim had connections with rival groups and accused him of acting as an informer in earlier incidents, including a high-profile murder case in Mohali earlier this year.
Police sources said they are examining these claims and investigating possible links to ongoing gang conflicts in the region. Multiple teams have been deployed, and raids are being conducted to trace the suspects.
Despite the progress in mapping the escape route, the absence of arrests has raised concerns about the growing influence of organised crime networks and the challenges faced by law enforcement in tackling such targeted attacks.
Authorities have assured that efforts are underway to identify and apprehend those involved, while also increasing surveillance and security measures in sensitive areas to prevent further incidents.
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