High Court seeks response from Punjab government in Rana Balachauria murder case

December 20, 2025

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has taken serious notice of the broad daylight murder of Kabaddi player and promoter Rana Balachauria in Sohana area of ​​Mohali district of Punjab.

The High Court has sought a detailed response from the Punjab government, raising questions on the police security arrangements at the scene and the number of police personnel present at the spot.

The court directed the government to submit complete information regarding the incident at the next hearing on December 23. The High Court itself raised the issue of Rana Balachauria’s murder, calling it a very serious matter.

The court said that the government should explain the security arrangements at the time of the murder, the number of people present at the event, and the role of the administration thereafter.

The High Court also observed that such incidents raise serious questions about the law and order situation, and the Punjab government will have to present all the relevant facts in the court.

Very serious issue related to law and order: HC

The high court said that this incident is a very serious issue related to law and order. The high court raised questions on the security arrangements during the public event, how many police personnel were deployed, and how such a big lapse occurred that gave the criminals an opportunity to commit the crime and escape.

The high court directed the Punjab government to submit a detailed report on the facts and the entire incident at the next hearing so that it can be clear where and how the lapses in the security arrangements occurred.