ED Informer targeted in drone-assisted attack; Murder attempt case registered
Ravi Jakhu
Chandigarh, January 4, 2026:A serious case involving an alleged attack on an Enforcement Directorate (ED) informer has surfaced, with claims that a drone was used for surveillance as part of an attempted murder conspiracy.
According to a complaint filed with the Rupnagar Police, Sandeep Kumar Rana, son of Mohan Singh and a resident of village Nangran, alleged that a well-known mining operator, Baljinder Singh alias Aman, attempted to kill him and his family members. Baljinder Singh, a resident of New Chandigarh, is said to operate mining activities in Rupnagar, Ludhiana, and SBS Nagar districts.
The complainant alleged that Baljinder Singh conducted surveillance using a drone to ascertain the presence and movements of Rana and his family at their building in village Khera Kalmot (Nangran). He claimed that four to five individuals arrived in an Innova car (PB 91U-9494) and deployed the drone to execute the plan. Rana further alleged that Baljinder Singh also fired two gunshots at him with the intent to kill.
Rana stated that the attack was carried out in retaliation for his role as an informer, having provided confidential information to the ED, Jalandhar, regarding alleged illegal activities of Baljinder Singh and his associates. Acting on this information, the ED reportedly attached both movable and immovable properties of the accused. As per the complaint, around 15 criminal cases are already registered against Baljinder Singh.
Taking cognizance of the complaint, police have registered a case under Sections 223, 332, 351(2), and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). A drone has been recovered, and investigations are underway to arrest the accused and his associates.
The complaint also referred to a previous case, FIR No. 135 dated September 24, 2025, registered at Police Station Dehlon, Ludhiana Commissionerate, in which Baljinder Singh was accused of attempting to kill another ED-linked witness, Gurmeet Singh. That case includes charges under multiple sections of the BNS, 2023, along with Section 25 of the Arms Act.
Police officials said the matter is under investigation and assured that strict action will be taken against all those found involved in the conspiracy and attacks.