'Revenge for our brothers will be taken in a single day': Gangster Lakhbir Landa boasts he had AAP sarpanch killed
Times of India
by TNNFebruary 20, 2026
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Gangster Lakhbir Landa has claimed responsibility for the murder of AAP sarpanch Harbinder Singh, who was shot dead at a wedding in Tarn Taran, India. Landa, a fugitive suspected to be hiding in Canada, posted on social media that he ordered the killing as revenge for harm caused to his younger brother Noni, with Harbinder acting as a witness. Police have detained several suspects, including eight to ten "criminal suspects" and associates of the main accused, though authorities have not yet identified the primary suspect to avoid compromising the investigation.
Harbinder Singh, 45, was killed while dancing at a wedding in Jhamka village near Tarn Taran. A cousin who attempted to chase the gunmen was also injured. Senior police official Surendra Lamba confirmed that police are examining Landa’s claim and working on multiple angles of the case. The gangster’s threat to seek revenge against law enforcement, stating that “revenge for all our brothers will be taken in a single day,” highlights the ongoing tensions between criminal groups and authorities.
The incident has sparked concerns about Punjab’s deteriorating law-and-order situation. Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia condemned the murder as evidence of the failure of Punjab Police and Government. This comes amid a series of violent incidents, including bomb blasts in gurdwaras and temples, further raising fears of unchecked crime and instability in the region. The case underscores the challenges faced by law enforcement in addressing organized crime and ensuring public safety.
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/20/2026