Chandigarh Shooting: Property Dealer Shot Dead in Sector 9 A property dealer was shot dead in Chandigarh’s Sector 9 on Wednesday in a brazen attack near a high-security zone of the city. The 31-year-old victim, Charanpreet Singh, was killed after assailants opened fire near a gym where he had just finished a workout session. According to initial police reports, two men on a motorcycle approached Singh as he was getting into his Scorpio vehicle. They fired at close range, pumping at least eight bullets into his body. Singh sustained multiple injuries, including wounds to his arm and torso, and collapsed inside the car. Witnesses described how he slumped over the driver’s seat immediately after the shooting. His associates rushed him to the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, but he succumbed to severe blood loss en route. Police teams arrived at the scene shortly after the incident and recovered over five empty cartridges. The attack occurred just a short distance from key security establishments, including the Chandigarh administration offices and the office of the senior superintendent of police. Preliminary investigations suggest Singh may have received threats in the past, pointing to the possibility of a targeted killing. Authorities are currently examining potential motives, including property disputes and rivalries within the real estate business. The shooting comes a day after another incident involving gunfire on the campus of Panjab University. During the ongoing student festival Jhankaar, two rounds were allegedly fired by unidentified assailants on a two-wheeler near the Department of Botany parking area. The attack targeted student leader Jashandeep Singh Jawanda, also known as Jashan Jawanda, a member of the Student Organisation of Panjab University (SOPU).#chandigarh #panjab_university #sector_9 #charanpreet_singh #jashandeep_singh_jawanda
Man Shot Dead Outside Gym in Chandigarh, Second Firing in 24 Hours A 31-year-old man was killed in a daylight shooting outside a gym in Chandigarh on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, according to police. The victim, identified as Charanpreet, was shot by two unidentified assailants who arrived on a motorcycle. The attack occurred as he was exiting the gym in Sector 17, a residential area of the city. Charanpreet sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to a hospital, where he was declared dead. The attackers fled the scene after the incident, leaving no immediate clues about their identities or motives. Police have cordoned off the area and are collecting forensic evidence from the location. An investigation is ongoing, with authorities reviewing CCTV footage from the vicinity to identify the perpetrators. This incident marks the second firearm-related attack in Chandigarh within a 24-hour period. On Tuesday, March 17, unidentified individuals opened fire at a student leader near the Department of Botany at Panjab University. The student escaped unharmed, though the attack raised concerns about rising violence in the region. Authorities have not yet disclosed any suspects or motives for either incident. The police spokesperson emphasized that the cases are under active scrutiny, with efforts focused on locating the attackers and understanding the circumstances surrounding the attacks. The recent spate of violence has prompted calls for increased security measures in public spaces, particularly in areas with high foot traffic. The Chandigarh police have also urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. While no official statement has linked the two incidents, the proximity in time and location has led to speculation about potential connections.#chandigarh #panjab_university #charanpreet #sector_17 #department_of_botany
Harish Rana's Emotional Farewell With Family Before Life Support Withdrawal: Forgive All, Time To Go Now, Euthanasia, Supreme Court Harish Rana, a former student of Panjab University, lay motionless in his hospital bed as his family gathered for a final farewell in Ghaziabad. The moment marked the culmination of a 13-year struggle, as doctors at AIIMS Delhi prepared to withdraw his life support. Rana, who suffered severe brain injuries after a fall from the fourth floor in 2013, had been confined to a bed for years, relying on medical tubes for respiration and feeding. His family, affiliated with the Brahma Kumaris spiritual organization, had fought legally to secure his right to die with dignity. The Supreme Court’s recent ruling granted India’s first passive euthanasia permit, allowing Rana’s life support to be gradually discontinued. The decision, described as a landmark moment, followed years of legal battles and emotional toll on Rana’s parents, who had exhausted all medical and legal avenues to care for their son. The court acknowledged the family’s unwavering dedication, stating that their love and sacrifice had been a defining force in the case. The case drew parallels to the 1973 Aruna Shanbaug case, where the Supreme Court had initially allowed passive euthanasia for a nurse left in a vegetative state after a sexual assault but later ruled against active euthanasia. Shanbaug, who died in 2015, had spent four decades in a coma. Rana’s case, however, marked a shift, as the court emphasized that its ruling was not about choosing death but about avoiding the artificial prolongation of suffering. Justice J B Pardiwala and Justice K V Viswanathan highlighted the emotional weight of the decision, noting that Rana’s life had been defined by pain and helplessness.#supreme_court #harish_rana #panjab_university #aiims_delhi #brahmapuris
