Ludhiana man killed in violent attack involving severed limb

A man identified as Shakti Singh, also known as Bhura, was killed on Saturday, October 24, during a violent attack in the Daba area of Ludhiana, India. According to police, five to six armed assailants entered a house near the Redu Sahib gurdwara and attacked Singh with swords and other sharp-edged weapons.

During the assault, the attackers severed one of Singh’s hands, placed it in a white polythene bag, and handed it to a nearby grocery store owner with instructions to deliver it to the victim’s family. The house owner, an acquaintance of the victim, was also assaulted while attempting to intervene. Although Singh was rushed to a hospital, he succumbed to his injuries.

Ludhiana ACP Roop Deep Kaur confirmed that the main accused, Gurmit Singh C D, has been arrested. Police noted that Singh had been involved in 12 previous criminal cases, suggesting the murder may be the result of a long-standing feud. Authorities are currently reviewing CCTV footage to identify and apprehend the remaining attackers.