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Crime
Haryana Man Fatally Hacked on Bathinda‑Sirsa Border, Six Arrested
✍️ The Tribune
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 08:43 PM
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A man from Haryana was hacked to death at the Bathinda‑Sirsa border. Police have booked six suspects in connection with the murder.
Police say a Haryana resident was brutally hacked to death on the Bathinda‑Sirsa border, a stretch that separates Punjab and Haryana. The incident, reported on Thursday, prompted immediate action by local law‑enforcement agencies.
An FIR was lodged shortly after the body was discovered, and investigators identified six individuals suspected of involvement. All six have been formally booked under sections relating to murder and criminal conspiracy.
Authorities have not disclosed the motive behind the attack, but they confirmed that forensic examinations are underway to establish the sequence of events. The case is being handled by the district police of Sirsa, who have appealed for any witnesses to come forward.
The incident has raised concerns about safety on inter‑state highways, prompting calls for increased patrolling in the border region. The investigation remains ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.
An FIR was lodged shortly after the body was discovered, and investigators identified six individuals suspected of involvement. All six have been formally booked under sections relating to murder and criminal conspiracy.
Authorities have not disclosed the motive behind the attack, but they confirmed that forensic examinations are underway to establish the sequence of events. The case is being handled by the district police of Sirsa, who have appealed for any witnesses to come forward.
The incident has raised concerns about safety on inter‑state highways, prompting calls for increased patrolling in the border region. The investigation remains ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.