{
  "id": 10815442,
  "title": "40 years ago September 30, 1986: Killings in Jalandhar town",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/40-years-ago-september-30-1986-killings-in-jalandhar-town",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T00:30:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/40-years-ago/40-years-ago-september-30-1986-killings-in-jalandhar-town-10899702/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 30, 1986, a tragic incident unfolded in the town of Jalandhar. Two scooter-borne terrorists unleashed a barrage of bullets in a local bazaar, resulting in the deaths of Hans Raj, aged 65, and Kartar Chand, aged 70. Three others, Vijay Kumar, Parkash, and Om Parkash, were seriously injured and rushed to the hospital for treatment. The town of Jalandhar, known for its vibrant markets, was left in shock as the incident shook the community.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Two scooter-borne terrorists attacked a local bazaar in Jalandhar on September 30, 1986.",
    "Hans Raj, 65, and Kartar Chand, 70, were killed in the shooting incident.",
    "Three others, Vijay Kumar, Parkash, and Om Parkash, were seriously injured."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The killings in Jalandhar town highlight the reach of terrorist violence into everyday life in the community, shattering its reputation for vibrancy and safety.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}