US Breaking: 3 members of Punjab-origin family killed, teen arrested
Babushahi Bureau
Texas (US), June 19, 2026: A tragic incident has shaken the Punjabi community in the United States after three members of an Indian-origin family were allegedly murdered in Texas. The victims include the parents and grandmother of a family originally from Banga in Punjab's Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district.
According to reports, the incident took place in Alton, Texas. Besides the three fatalities, the family's elder son was also seriously injured in a life-threatening attack and is receiving medical treatment.
Police have arrested 19-year-old Gaurav Chopra in connection with the killings. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the crime and have not yet disclosed a motive.