CHANDIGARH (Monday, March 30, 2026) — A local Congress leader was brutally murdered by two unidentified assailants in the Machhiwara area of Punjab’s Ludhiana district on Sunday evening. The victim, identified as Parminder Tiwari, served as the Congress Block President for Machhiwara and was a prominent local figure involved in real estate.
The Incident: A Targeted Ambush
The attack occurred while Tiwari was at a property he owned, where he had constructed rental quarters for migrant workers.
- The Assault: According to the police, two men arrived on a motorcycle at the rental complex. Tiwari was sitting on a chair when the assailants suddenly attacked him with an axe.
- Fatal Injuries: Tiwari sustained deep, life-threatening injuries to his head and neck.
- Emergency Response: Onlookers and workers rushed him to a nearby hospital in critical condition, but he was declared brought dead by the medical staff.
[Image: Map of Ludhiana district highlighting the Machhiwara and Kum Kalan regions]
Investigation and Legal Action
The Ludhiana Police have cordoned off the area and are currently scanning CCTV footage from the surrounding lanes to identify the motorcycle and the attackers.
| Case Detail | Information |
| Victim | Parminder Tiwari (Machhiwara Congress Block President). |
| Location | Rental quarters under Kum Kalan Police Station jurisdiction. |
| Weapon Used | Axe. |
| Suspects | Two unidentified men on a motorcycle. |
| Police Station | Kum Kalan (Ludhiana). |
Potential Motives
Station House Officer (SHO) Paramdeep Singh stated that the investigation is exploring multiple angles:
- Personal Enmity: Authorities are looking into Tiwari’s business dealings, specifically related to the rental properties and land.
- Political Rivalry: Given his position as a Block President, police are checking for any recent political friction in the Machhiwara region.
- Gang Activity: Investigators are also verifying if there were any previous threats or extortion demands made against the leader.
Sources
- Press Trust of India (PTI): “Congress block president killed in Ludhiana” (March 30, 2026).
- The Tribune: “Ludhiana: Machhiwara Congress block president Parminder Tiwari hacked to death” (March 30, 2026).
- Hindustan Times: “Punjab: Congress leader murdered with axe in Ludhiana’s Machhiwara” (March 30, 2026).
- Official Statement: Ludhiana Commissionerate Police (March 30, 2026).
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