Neighbour in pick-up van runs over 2 after petty dispute

Ludhiana: A 25-year-old man and a 62-year-old woman were brutally murdered at Balmiki Mohalla of Sahnewal on Wednesday night. They were run over by their neighbour after a petty dispute. The deceased were identified as Bhupinder Sahota alias Ritik, 25, an electrician, and Balwinder Kaur, 62.Based on the statement of Bhupinder's brother, Rohit, Sahnewal police registered an FIR under sections 103 (murder) and 61 (criminal conspiracy) of the BNS against Vishal; his father, Harinder Singh Goldy, residents of Balmiki Mohalla; Harinder's brother Jaswinder Singh of Chakk Saraye village in Doraha; their aide Jaspreet Singh; and about seven unidentified accomplices.
According to the complaint, the family celebrated Holi earlier in the day. Later, their neighbour Vishal began playing loud music in his vehicle parked in the street. Bhupinder objected and asked him to lower the volume, which led to an argument. Vishal then allegedly called his aides, and a verbal spat followed. The situation escalated when the accused began thrashing Bhupinder. Family members intervened but were unable to stop the assault.The complainant said that during the clash, Jaswinder Singh threatened to teach Bhupinder a lesson. He then started his pick-up van and allegedly mowed him down. As Bhupinder lay injured, Balwinder Kaur, a neighbour, rushed forward to help him, but she too was run over by the vehicle. The pickup then crashed into a wall, after which the accused fled the spot.The victims were rushed to the hospital, where doctors declared them dead.Inspector Varinderpal Singh Uppal, SHO of Sahnewal police station, said a case had been registered and the accused are currently on the run. He added that they had fled the city and police teams were working to trace and arrest them soon.Killed In Cold Blood —25-year-old electrician Bhupinder Sahota and 62-year-old Balwinder Kaur were run over and killed in Sahnewal's Balmiki Mohalla —Dispute began after Bhupinder objected to neighbour Vishal playing loud music in his parked vehicle after Holi celebrations —Argument escalated; Vishal allegedly called aides, who thrashed Bhupinder —Accused Jaswinder Singh allegedly started his pick-up van and mowed Bhupinder down—Balwinder Kaur rushed to help him and was also crushed to death —Pick-up then crashed into a wall; accused fled the scene —Sahnewal police registered FIR against Vishal, Harinder Singh Goldy, Jaswinder Singh, Jaspreet Singh and around seven unidentified aides —SHO said accused have fled the city; police teams are attempting to trace and arrest themMarch 2026 – Friend shot dead after drunken argumentA 20-year-old student was allegedly shot dead by his friend during a drinking session in Laxmi Nagar after a heated argument. Police later registered a murder case and launched a manhunt for the accused.Nov 2025 – Labourer killed over Rs 2,000 rowA 45-year-old hosiery factory labourer was beaten to death by two friends after an argument over a small debt while drinking near Humbran Road. One accused allegedly smashed a paving tile on his head.June 2025 – Man killed in clash over land encroachmentA 27-year-old man died after neighbours allegedly assaulted him during an argument over construction on disputed land in Kitchlu Nagar. Police registered a murder case against multiple accused.March 2025 – Youth dies after road-rage style scuffleA 25-year-old man died following a clash with another group after their motorcycles collided near Aarti Chowk. The altercation escalated into a physical assault.Common TriggersPolice records and reports indicate that minor triggers — loud music, drunken arguments, small debts, neighbourhood quarrels or road altercations — have repeatedly escalated into fatal violence in Ludhiana, often involving groups of acquaintances or neighbours.