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Shooting near Timber Market: Brother of Parry says ‘was called multiple times on Snapchat, asked to come at site where he was killed’

Adds assailants conducting recce for days, family under constant threat now

3 min readChandigarhDec 3, 2025 11:46 AM IST

Shooting near Timber Market: Brother of Parry says ‘was called multiple times on Snapchat, asked to come at site where he was killed’

5-year-old associate of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi who was shot dead near the Timber Market in Sector 26 on Monday evening (Indian Express)

The family of Inderpreet Singh, alias Parry — a 35-year-old associate of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi who was shot dead near the Timber Market in Sector 26 on Monday evening — has alleged that the assailants had been carrying out a recce of their residence for the past few days.

Speaking to The Indian Express, Parry’s elder brother, Harneet Singh, claimed that on Monday afternoon, Parry had received multiple calls from an unknown person on Snapchat, asking him to meet first in Sector 10 and then in Sector 26, where he was eventually gunned down.

Harneet Singh, alias Harry, is also serving as Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) in Punjab Police.

“At around 3 pm, we were sitting outside our house when Parry kept getting calls on Snapchat. The caller insisted on meeting him, first at Sector 10 and then later at Sector 26,” Harneet said. “I could recognise the ringtone — Parry had a different tone for Snapchat calls, but didn’t know who was calling him.”

Harneet further alleged that the white Creta car, believed to have been used by the attackers and later recovered by police, had been spotted near their home in the days leading up to the killing. “Someone had been doing a recce of our house. I could sense it. The plan was clearly to win Parry’s confidence by calling him out for a meeting and then ambush him,” he said.

He added that the family now feels increasingly vulnerable. “We are under constant threat. We are easy targets for the assailants,” the ASI said, adding that amid the ongoing gang rivalry, Parry had been turned into a “soft target”, as he was vulnerable too now.

Recalling Parry’s long-standing association with Bishnoi, Harneet said the gangster had been known to their family since his college days in Chandigarh. “Lawrence was Parry’s classmate. He used to visit our house, eat with us, and even stay with us during their college days,” he recalled.

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Meanwhile, the Chandigarh Police are probing the alleged recce, the Snapchat call records, and gang rivalry as possible motives behind the killing.

Police round up four, question for over an hour

On Tuesday, the Chandigarh Police rounded up four persons in concern with the case and questioned them for over an hour. Police sources said that the rounded up persons belonged to a club, where Parry had been visiting.

Meanwhile, IG (Chandigarh Police) Pushpendra Kumar said that the investigation is on, and different teams are working on it.

The police are also verifying the audio clip purported to be of Goldy Brar, and also if there had been recce of the victim’s house before the incident.

Assailants Creta car recovered, CFSL inspects it

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The Chandigarh Police on Tuesday also recovered the Creta car used by the assailants in the crime. The car was recovered from Panchkula.

The UT Police has also been coordinating with their Haryana and Punjab counterparts to trace the assailants. The CCTV footage of different areas in Panchkula and Mohali are being scrutinised.

Postmortem conducted at PGI, cremation tomorrow

The postmortem of Parry’s body was conducted by the PGI doctors at the mortuary on Tuesday. The body will now be cremated by the family on Wednesday.

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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