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Punjabi Singer Inder Kaur Found Dead in Ludhiana Canal

Body of Punjabi singer Inder Kaur recovered from the Neelo Canal six days after her alleged gunpoint abduction in Ludhiana; police case registered.

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May 19, 2026
Punjabi singer Inder Kaur (X)

Ludhiana: A sense of shock has gripped the region after the body of Punjabi singer Inder Kaur was recovered from the Neelo Canal, six days after she was allegedly abducted at gunpoint in Punjab's Ludhiana district. The body has been formally identified by her family members.

According to reports, Inder Kaur left her residence on 13 May at approximately 8:30 pm in her Ford Figo car to purchase groceries from a local market. Concerns grew when she failed to return home late into the night, prompting her family to initiate an immediate search in the surrounding areas.

Police Investigation and Suspects

The police investigation revealed that the deceased was acquainted with Sukhwinder Singh, also known as Sukha, a resident of Bhaloor village in the Moga district.

Following a complaint filed by the singer's brother, Jotinder Singh, the police registered a case on 15 May against two individuals:

  • Sukhwinder Singh (alias Sukha) of Moga
  • Karamjit Singh, an associate of Sukhwinder Singh

The deceased's family has raised questions over the police response, alleging that no concrete action was taken in a timely manner despite the formal registration of the First Information Report (FIR).

Following the recovery of the body, authorities are now investigating the case from both abduction and murder angles. Police officials stated that a thorough investigation into all aspects of the case is underway to ascertain the facts.

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