Triple Homicide in Tarn Taran: NRI Couple and Widow Sister-in-Law Murdered, Culprit Flees with Lakhs

By Umesh Dhiman Last updated Nov 8, 2023

Triple Homicide in Tarn Taran: NRI Couple and Widow Sister-in-Law Murdered, Culprit Flees with Lakhs

In a small village nestled in the heart of Punjab, a pall of gloom has descended upon the once tranquil settlement of Tung in Harike Pattan town of Tarn Taran district. The community was left reeling as the shocking news broke of a grisly triple murder within a prominent family known for its connections with the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) – a major political party in Punjab.

An NRI Family Targeted

Iqbal Singh, an NRI, his wife, and his widowed sister-in-law were victims of a heinous crime that has baffled and horrified their fellow villagers. The tranquility of their lives was brutally shattered when an assailant or assailant, whose motives are yet to be unveiled, snuffed out their lives through strangulation. The aftermath of the tragedy revealed a harrowing scene — the bodies were found in the quiet of their home, with the doors remaining ominously closed well into the morning, an unusual occurrence that raised alarms.

Triple Murder in Tung Village, Tarn Taran: Iqbal Singh, his wife, and sister-in-law have been murdered. The bodies of all three were found in separate rooms, their faces were taped, and the murderers took away all the cash, gold & weapon. The preliminary investigation reveals… pic.twitter.com/fdE4s0G0Ff
— Gagandeep Singh (@Gagan4344) November 8, 2023

A Breach in the Heart of the Community

The deceased Iqbal Singh, a respected figure in his community and abroad, had returned to his roots in Punjab, bringing with him the success of his overseas endeavors. The former sarpanch Karm Singh, related to Iqbal and a member of the SAD, had passed away, leaving behind a family that has now been further diminished by this incomprehensible crime. The Singh household, once a pillar of strength and resilience, particularly after the loss of Karm Singh, is now the center of a grim investigation.

Triple Murder in the Tung village of #TarnTaran. According to the information, Iqbal Singh, his wife and sister-in-law have been murdered. The bodies of all three were found in separate rooms and their faces were covered with tape. pic.twitter.com/skTS2QB7BH
— Nikhil Choudhary (@NikhilCh_) November 8, 2023

A Crime That Carries Away More Than Lives

Adding to the brutal loss of life is the theft of valuable possessions. The criminals did not leave empty-handed; they took with them gold jewelry, cash, and even a licensed rifle from the house, suggesting a robbery that escalated into a triple homicide. The absence of Iqbal Singh’s domestic servant, hailing from Bihar, who had not been reported to the authorities, adds a layer of complexity to the case, raising questions and suspicions.

The Aftermath and the Investigation

As the sun rose on a day meant for sacred electoral proceedings within the Sikh community for the head of the Shiromoni Gurdwara Management Committee, the village of Tung was instead awakening to a horror that overshadowed the democratic spirit of the day. The delay in the household’s morning bustle prompted neighbors to notify the police, leading to the discovery of the bodies by the station in-charge, Kewal Singh.

#Breaking:- Triple Murder in the Tung village of District-Tarn Taran. Police investigating the matter, Further details awaited!#Punjab
— Akashdeep Thind (@thind_akashdeep) November 8, 2023

The police have commenced a thorough investigation, piecing together the events that led to the tragic end of three lives. The local community, struck by fear and uncertainty, is anxious for answers and justice. The incident has not only taken away cherished members of a family but has also breached the sense of safety and security that binds the community of Harike Pattan.

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In Search of Closure and Justice

As families in Australia, linked by blood to the victims, receive the dire news, a narrative of loss and longing unfolds. A community known for its close-knit relationships and shared kinship is now grappling with the void left by an act of violence. As the investigation continues, the priority remains to apprehend those responsibly and to understand the sequence of events that led to such a tragic outcome.

This incident, a jarring contrast to the peaceful life typically led in Tarn Taran, has underscored the vulnerabilities that lie beneath the surface of rural tranquility. The collective heart of the community goes out to the bereaved, even as it seeks solace in the pursuit of justice. As the authorities delve deeper into the case, the residents of Tung hold onto the hope that the perpetrators will be brought to light and that such a tragedy never darkens their doorsteps again.

The tragic events in Tarn Taran have indeed cast a long shadow, but it is the unwavering spirit of the community and the enduring quest for justice that will define the days to come.