India • Jun 28, 2025

Tragic road accident claims 3 lives in Punjab's Kapurthala

A serious accident on the Jalandhar-Amritsar highway in Kapurthala, Punjab, took three lives and left 14 others hurt.
The crash happened Saturday when a car collided with a pick-up near Gadana village.
The pick-up was headed to Dera Beas at the time, according to police.

TL;DR

Deceased identified as Kalyan Singh, Parveen Kumari, and others

The people who lost their lives were Kalyan Singh (60), his wife Parveen Kumari (58), and a 19-year-old woman—all from Hoshiarpur district.
Those injured were quickly taken to nearby hospitals.
Police are still investigating what caused the accident.

Importance of following traffic rules

This tragedy is another reminder of how risky highways can be in Punjab.
It highlights why following traffic rules and safe driving really matter—something we all need to keep in mind whenever we're on the road.