Jalandhar, October 13: Jalandhar Police have launched a probe after Harpal Singh Mintu, husband of Ward No. 23 councillor Paramjit Kaur, was attacked on Tuesday evening. According to local information available to The Jalandhar Times, the incident took place near DC Petrol Pump on 120 Feet Road in Jalandhar.
Police said four persons allegedly involved in the attack have already been identified and teams have been dispatched to arrest them. Harpal Mintu suffered serious injuries during the incident and was taken to a private hospital, where he remains under medical treatment.
DCP City Aditya S. Warrier said police received information in the evening that Harpal Singh had been attacked by four persons. Police immediately initiated action after receiving the information and subsequently identified the suspects allegedly involved in the case.
According to the police statement, FIR No. 302/2026 has been registered under Sections 109, 190 and 191 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Section 25 of the Arms Act. Police have started further proceedings in the matter.
Preliminary police findings indicate that the attack may have resulted from a personal rivalry. Investigators are now examining the events leading up to the confrontation and the individual role of each person allegedly involved.
According to initial information, a dispute developed before the situation escalated and Harpal Mintu was attacked with sharp-edged weapons. People present in the area rushed him for medical treatment following the incident.
His condition was reported to be serious after the attack. However, detailed medical information regarding his current condition had not been officially released at the time of publication.
Police teams have been sent to different locations to trace the four identified suspects. Officials said further details about their identities and the circumstances behind the attack would be shared as the investigation progresses.
The incident has drawn attention in Jalandhar due to Mintu’s association with local politics. Harpal Mintu is the husband of Paramjit Kaur, the sitting councillor from Ward No. 23.
Police are continuing their investigation and working to establish the complete sequence of events. Further updates regarding arrests, the motive and Mintu’s medical condition are expected after official confirmation.
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