The dead body of a Punjabi singer, Navjot Singh was discovered near Chandigarh on Sunday night. According to reports, he was shot and his bullet-ridden body was found at a vacant plot near a factory in Dera Bassi by his family. Reportedly, he was on his way to his parent's house, and had also spoken to his mother, who called at 11:15 pm. He had then told her that he would be reaching home in another 5-minutes.

When he didn't arrive till late, his family decided to go out and look for him. His car was parked near the factory, the backdoor was also opened. As per reports, investigation is underway and his body has been kept in the mortuary. Singh was a budding singer, he had recently released two-singles.

A murder case under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code has been registered. Earlier, last month Punjabi singer Parmish Verma was also shot at in Mohali

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