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Ludhiana police arrest murder conspiracy accused’s father, brother

Ludhiana police have arrested the father and brother of a prominent local shoe trader in connection with an alleged murder conspiracy targeting a city-based lawyer. According to investigators, the shoe trader, who is identified as the key suspect in the case, allegedly offered a contract of Rs 10 lakh to have the lawyer killed. The lawyer had been representing a former MLA in a long-standing dispute against the trader.

State

Punjab

First reported

October 2026

Agency involved

Sarabha Nagar police

Arrests

Father and brother of the key suspect

Status

Key suspect absconding; two relatives arrested

The full story

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Authorities stated that the lawyer received threatening calls and messages from an international number, along with photographs of his office located at his residence, indicating that reconnaissance had been conducted. Investigators discovered financial transactions linking the key suspect to his father and brother. Police said these transactions showed the relatives provided monetary support and shelter to the primary suspect, who is currently absconding and believed to be overseas.

Following the unearthing of these financial links, the Sarabha Nagar police arrested the father and brother on conspiracy charges. A case had previously been registered against the primary suspect, his father, his brother, and a woman associate. The main suspect remains at large while law enforcement continues to investigate the wider conspiracy.

Not yet reported: The articles do not mention the current legal status or whereabouts of the woman associate also named in the initial police case.

Where the case stands

The latest position in the reports we read.

The father and brother of the key suspect have been arrested by the police, while the primary suspect remains at large and is believed to be overseas.

Who was affected

Described in general terms; we do not name victims.

A city-based lawyer who was representing a former MLA in a legal dispute.

Timeline

Key dates as reported, oldest first.

September 17The police registered a case against the shoe trader, his father, his brother, and a woman associate.

How the scam worked

The method described in the reports.

The primary suspect allegedly put out a contract of Rs 10 lakh to have a city-based lawyer murdered due to a professional dispute.
Threatening phone calls and messages originating from an international number were sent to the targeted lawyer.
The perpetrator or associated individuals conducted reconnaissance by taking photographs of the lawyer's office and sending them as a threat.
The primary suspect's father and brother allegedly provided financial assistance and shelter while the main suspect was living abroad.

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Sources and further reading

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tribuneindia.comOriginal report The TribuneOpens via Google News Ludhiana police arrest murder conspiracy accused’s father, brother - The TribuneThe Tribune · 18 Oct 2026

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