Batala Woman and Daughter Murdered; Husband on the Run, Police Search

On the morning of September 26, a call from the girl's uncle to his sister led to the grim discovery of a 5‑meter pool of blood at the family home, where the 35‑year‑old mother and her 10‑year‑old daughter lay motionless—

The victims’ brother‑in‑law, Surinder Singh Rathore, is described by relatives as a frequent user of illicit substances and is currently on the run, according to statements from the family gathered at the police station—

Police secured the scene, seizing blood samples and surveying the property for forensic evidence, while forensic technicians documented the layout of the injuries and the extent of the bloodshed—

Family members recount that the couple often quarreled over the husband's drug use, a dispute that allegedly escalated into the fatal violence, though motive remains unconfirmed—

Punjab Police have issued a public appeal for tips on the suspect’s whereabouts and will convene a court hearing next week to determine the next steps in the investigation.