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Ludhiana: Classmate’s family arrested after student beaten to death in Samrala
Three people have been arrested after a Class 11 student was beaten to death in Samrala following a meeting with a female classmate. The victim's body was found the next morning, and police have filed an FIR against five accused with two suspects still absconding; investigations point to a relationship angle. Weapons were recovered and further raids are underway as the probe continues.
Why It Matters
The case highlights intra-family violence linked to relationship dynamics and the ongoing police investigation in a deadly crime, underscoring law enforcement response in such incidents.
Timeline
7 Events
Relationship angle surfaces in probe
May 11, 2026
Investigators found that Feroze Ali was allegedly in a relationship with the girl and used to meet her at night; one of the accused reportedly informed the girl’s family about the meetings and movements were monitored.
Weapons recovered following arrests
May 11, 2026
The weapons allegedly used in the crime were seized on the disclosure of the arrested accused, as part of the ongoing investigation.
Three persons arrested in connection with the death
May 11, 2026
Three persons—Sarabjit Singh of Bhagwanpura village, Samrala; Jatinder Singh of Mansoorpura village, Khamanon; and Arshdeep Singh of Pawat village, Machhiwara—were arrested on charges of beating the Class 11 student to death.
FIR registered against five accused; two remain absconding
May 11, 2026
Based on Haider Ali's statement, the Samrala police registered an FIR against five accused under Sections 103(1) (murder) and 3(5) (criminal acts committed by several persons in furtherance of a common intention) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita; two suspects, including the girl's father, remained absconding.
Haider Ali identifies the deceased as his brother
May 10, 2026
Haider Ali approached the police and identified the deceased as his brother.
Victim's body found on Paprodi Road
May 10, 2026
The victim's body was found at an abandoned place on Paprodi Road in Samrala on Sunday morning.
Feroze Ali attacked while meeting female classmate in Samrala
May 10, 2026
In the early hours of May 10, 2026, Feroze Ali, 20, was attacked by relatives of his female classmate in Samrala after he went to meet her in the vicinity.