Punjab man stabbed to death by brothers-in-law weeks after love marriage

Jagjit Singh was lured to Tarn Taran bus stand and stabbed by his brothers-in-law. Police have arrested one accused and are investigating the events linked to the couple's love marriage.More than 60 wounds were reportedly inflicted during the attack. (Credits: Manish Sharma)A 20-year-old man was killed by his two brothers-in-law at a bus stand in Punjab's Tarn Taran district on Sunday, around a month after he married their sister in a love marriage.The victim, identified as Jagjit Singh, was reportedly called to the Tarn Taran bus stand by his mother-in-law, who told him she wanted to visit his home. Unaware of what awaited him, Jagjit reached the spot carrying a cold drink and snacks he had bought from the market.According to the family and eyewitnesses, Jagjit's two brothers-in-law, identified as Jaspreet Singh and Harpreet Singh, were already waiting at the bus stand. They surrounded him and attacked him with knives.ATTACK CONTINUED AFTER JAGJIT FELLEyewitnesses said the attackers continued stabbing Jagjit on his head and neck even after he collapsed and died. More than 60 wounds were reportedly inflicted during the attack. While several people at the spot remained spectators, a passer-by, Gurinder Singh, intervened and managed to overpower one of the accused, Jaspreet Singh. Gurinder himself sustained injuries while trying to restrain him.Jagjit's father, Tarsem Singh, a resident of Kadgil, said his son and Jashan Kaur had been in a relationship before their marriage. He said his family had approached Jashan's relatives to discuss the marriage, but they had refused to agree. The couple subsequently left home and got married around a month ago. Jagjit's family has cited the marriage as the reason behind the attack.According to Tarsem Singh, Jagjit's mother-in-law, Kinder Kaur, called him on Sunday afternoon and asked him to come to the Tarn Taran bus stand, saying she wanted to go to his house. Jagjit then reached the location, where the attack took place.ONE ARRESTED, SEARCH ON FOR SECOND ACCUSEDPolice reached the spot after receiving information about the killing. DSP Jaspal Singh said a forensic team was called to the scene and collected evidence as part of the investigation.Police have arrested Jaspreet Singh, while efforts are underway to trace Harpreet Singh. Authorities are examining the circumstances surrounding the attack and questioning those connected with the case.The investigation is ongoing, with police also looking into the sequence of events leading up to Jagjit's killing and the role of others who may have been involved.- EndsWith inputs from Manish SharmaPublished By: Ritaban MisraPublished On: Sep 1, 2026 07:25 IST