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Murder at Timber Market in Sector 26: Police retrieve digital evidence from Parry’s mobile phones

Victim reportedly placed Snapchat calls on loudspeaker and recorded conversations on a second device

2 min readChandigarhDec 5, 2025 12:39 AM IST

The police said the body appeared to be two to three days old, decomposed due to water exposure, with a strong stench making handling difficult. (File Photo)

In a significant development in the murder investigation of 35-year-old Inderpreet Singh, alias Parry, the Chandigarh Police has retrieved crucial digital evidence — including call recordings and deleted voice notes — from the victim’s mobile phones. These recoveries are expected to play a central role in cracking the case.

According to sources, Parry was carrying three mobile phones at the time of the incident, all of which have been seized by the police. Investigators have learnt that Parry received multiple calls on Snapchat shortly before he was killed. Anticipating something amiss, Parry reportedly placed the Snapchat calls on loudspeaker and recorded the conversations on a second device. These recordings — capturing conversations in which he was allegedly asked to come to the meeting spot — have now been recovered and secured by the police.

Additionally, threatening voice notes sent to Parry on Snapchat have also been retrieved. These audio messages, along with the call recordings and other digital evidence traced from Parry’s phone, have been sent to the Central Forensic Science Laboratory for detailed analysis. Police sources said that the Snapchat accounts used to send the voice notes were deleted soon after Parry’s murder, and preliminary findings indicate the accounts were operated from the USA and Singapore.

Parry, known for his association with gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Timber Market in Sector 26 on Monday evening. He was found critically injured inside a Kia Seltos SUV and succumbed to his injuries at PGIMER, Chandigarh.

In a parallel breakthrough, the police probe has traced the origins of the Hyundai Creta used by the assailants. Police sources confirmed that the SUV was stolen from Kota, Rajasthan, in 2024. The attackers had meticulously tampered with and painted over the vehicle’s engine and chassis numbers and had replaced its number plate to avoid detection. The Chandigarh Police sought the expertise of an automobile specialist, who was able to uncover the original identifiers, leading to confirmation of the vehicle’s stolen status.

The investigators are relying heavily on the digital trail left behind on Parry’s devices to identify those responsible for orchestrating the killing.

Jagpreet Singh Sandhu

Jagpreet Singh Sandhu is a Senior Correspondent at The Indian Express, based in Chandigarh. He is a veteran reporter with over a decade of experience, specializing in legal, crime, and environmental reporting across the tri-city area (Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula). Professional Background Core Beat: He primarily covers the Punjab and Haryana High Court, District Courts, CBI Courts, and Consumer Commissions. His legal reporting is known for breaking down complex judgments and tracking long-standing criminal cases. Environmental Reporting: Jagpreet has become a key voice in reporting on the deteriorating air quality and weather patterns in the Punjab-Haryana region. Crime & Technology: He frequently reports on cybercrime, digital arrest scams, and the intersection of technology and law enforcement, such as the development of citizen-centric policing apps. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) His late 2025 coverage has focused on significant judicial verdicts, major financial scams, and public health concerns: 1. Legal & CBI Court Verdicts "12 years on, CBI court acquits Haryana judge, parents in wife’s death case" (Dec 17, 2025): Detailed coverage of the acquittal of a judicial officer in a high-profile dowry death case from 2013. "‘Wicked & evil mind’: Court gives man 30-year term for kidnapping, sexually assaulting 8-year-old" (Dec 16, 2025): A report on a stern judgment from a Chandigarh district court in a POCSO case. "Man acquitted in rape case after victim found ‘very happy’ in wedding reception" (Dec 9, 2025): Covering a unique legal observation regarding consensual relationships and age verification. 2. Investigative & Scams "CBI registers FIR in Rs 1.14-cr Patient Welfare Grant scam at PGIMER" (Dec 19, 2025): An exposé on how funds meant for poor patients were siphoned off through forged documents and a photocopy shop inside the PGIMER campus. "Month-long torture, Rs 85 lakh transfers: How ‘Innocence Certificate’ led to a ‘digital arrest’ of an elderly couple" (Dec 12, 2025): Detailing a sophisticated cyber fraud targeting senior citizens in Chandigarh. 3. Environment & Public Safety "Panchkula air turns ‘very poor’, fourth worst in country" (Dec 22, 2025): Reporting on the sudden spike in pollution levels in Panchkula compared to neighbouring cities. "Soon, you can snap that overspeeding car, and report to Chandigarh Police" (Dec 16, 2025): Breaking news on a new mobile application being developed to allow citizens to report traffic violations via geo-tagged photos. 4. Gangster Culture & Crime "City Beautiful in the crosshairs of gangsters" (Dec 14, 2025): A feature analysis of how Chandigarh has increasingly become a staging ground for extortion and rivalries between gangster modules. "Shooters wanted for Parry murder held by Delhi Police Special Cell" (Dec 18, 2025): Following the developments in a high-profile murder case in Chandigarh’s Sector 26. Signature Style Jagpreet is recognized for his tenacious follow-up on cold cases and his ability to report on courtroom drama with a focus on victim rights. His work often highlights administrative lapses, whether in the handling of patient welfare funds or the enforcement of environmental standards. ... Read More

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