Punjab Police Head Constable Stabbed to Death Over Sandwich Dispute in Patiala; Six Accused Arrested

In a shocking incident highlighting the fatal consequences of a trivial dispute, a Punjab Police head constable was allegedly stabbed to death over an argument related to the payment for a sandwich in Patiala. Police have arrested six accused in connection with the murder, officials said on Wednesday.

The victim, identified as Head Constable Amandeep Singh, was a resident of Nabha and posted at the Civil Lines Police Station in Patiala. He succumbed to his injuries after being attacked by a group of six assailants on January 25.

Patiala Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Varun Sharma said that Amandeep Singh was not in uniform at the time of the incident and had gone to a local eatery along with his brother. During the visit, an argument broke out with a youth present at the shop over the payment for the food.

“Singh insisted that the payment would be made after finishing the food, but the issue escalated into a heated argument and then a scuffle,” the SSP said. The situation quickly turned violent, during which the constable was allegedly stabbed by the assailants.

After the attack, Singh was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead. The incident triggered outrage among police personnel and local residents, with many expressing concern over rising street-level violence.

Police launched an intensive investigation, scanning CCTV footage from the area and questioning witnesses. Based on the evidence collected, six individuals were identified and taken into custody. The accused have been booked under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, including murder.

Senior officials said further investigation is underway to determine the exact sequence of events and the role of each accused in the crime. Police have assured that strict action will be taken and that the case will be fast-tracked to ensure justice for the deceased officer and his family.

The incident has once again raised questions about public safety and the growing tendency of minor disputes turning deadly.