Ferozepur man lynched inside house; family demands justice
Ferozepur, July 24, 2026: A man was allegedly beaten to death after a group of around 15 to 20 armed assailants stormed his house in Alike village of Ferozepur district late on Thursday night. The victim has been identified as Bachan Singh.
According to the family, Bachan Singh had gone to intervene in a clash between two groups on the outskirts of the village. They alleged that some persons who had an old rivalry with him used the incident as a pretext to target him.
The victim's elder brother claimed that the attackers later entered their house, dragged Bachan Singh out of a room and assaulted him brutally, resulting in his death.
The deceased's wife alleged that around 15 to 20 armed men forcibly entered their house, vandalised household belongings and attacked her husband despite the family's attempts to save him. She demanded the immediate arrest of all those involved and justice for the family.
SHO Sadar Police Station, said, the police have registered the case and launched an investigation. The SHO assured that the accused would be arrested soon and strict legal action would be taken against them.
Police are investigating the motive behind the murder, with preliminary information indicating that the incident may have stemmed from an old personal enmity.