Faridabad Faces Power Crisis, Crime Wave, and Domestic Tragedy in Late October
Faridabad in late October 2026 faced multiple overlapping crises. Electricity workers across the Dakshin Haryana zone went on strike, plunging Faridabad and neighbouring districts into darkness and bringing daily life and industry to a standstill. Simultaneously, the city recorded a suspected murder of a cab driver, a brazen shooting at a retired police officer's residence, and a domestic incident involving a woman and three children.
Cab Driver Found Dead Inside Vehicle in Faridabad's Sector 77, Murder Suspected
The body of a middle-aged cab driver was found inside his vehicle in Sector 77 of Faridabad, Haryana, in what police are treating as a suspected murder. The man, said to be in his forties, was discovered by local residents at approximately 7 AM on Sunday, October 25. The body bore alleged marks of strangulation, leading police to suspect foul play rather than a natural or accidental death. Authorities from the local police station were alerted and arrived at the scene to begin an investigation. The victim's identity and the circumstances leading up to his death were under investigation at the time of initial reports. The discovery of the body inside the cab suggests the man may have been attacked while working or while his vehicle was stationary. Investigators have been examining the cab for evidence and attempting to trace any passengers or contacts the driver may have had in the hours before his death was discovered. No arrests had been announced in immediate reports following the discovery, and police said they were pursuing multiple lines of inquiry. [1]
🗳️ Haryana Power Workers' Strike Leaves Faridabad, Gurugram, and Nuh in Darkness
Everyday life and industrial operations in Haryana's Faridabad, Gurugram, and Nuh districts came to a standstill after employees of Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam went on strike, triggering widespread power outages. The three districts were plunged into darkness from 10 PM on Wednesday, October 22. Within twelve hours of the strike beginning, the power department received approximately 3,000 complaints about outages from residents and businesses. Electricity workers launched the action in opposition to the state government's decision to privatise the power distribution system in Gurugram and Nuh. The impact was felt across households, businesses, and industries throughout the three districts. In the Bhimgarh Kheri area of Gurugram, power had been completely cut since Wednesday night. Residents in several areas came out onto the streets to express their frustration over the prolonged outage. In one instance, villagers blocked the Daulatabad Flyover, causing traffic jams on both sides of the road. Officials from the power department were reportedly not responding to calls, deepening public anger. The outage also disrupted water supply in several areas, compounding the difficulty for affected residents. [3]
Two Arrested for Firing at Retired Haryana Police Officer's Home in Faridabad
Two men were arrested in Faridabad for allegedly opening fire at the residence of a retired Haryana Police sub-inspector in the early hours of Thursday, October 22. The incident took place around 2.30 AM at Nagla Enclave Part-2 while the family of retired sub-inspector Sarjeet Bainsla was asleep inside the house. The attackers, identified as Harsh and Ranjit, allegedly fired three shots at the property before fleeing on a Bullet motorcycle. A windowpane was shattered by one bullet, another hit a wall, and a third was fired into the air. The entire sequence was captured on CCTV cameras installed at the residence. After a neighbour informed Bainsla of the incident, he reviewed the footage and alerted police. A 59-second clip reportedly shows two men approaching on foot, opening fire, and one of them picking up an empty cartridge casing before they fled. Bainsla, who retired from the police in 2023, said he did not recognise the attackers. Police from Saran police station have registered a case and are questioning the suspects to determine the motive behind the shooting at the former officer's home. [7]
Faridabad Woman and Three Children Hospitalised After Alleged Suicide Attempt
A woman and her three minor children are receiving hospital treatment in Faridabad, Haryana, after an apparent suicide attempt that authorities believe followed a domestic dispute with her husband. The woman and children were found in a critical state and taken to a medical facility, where they are reported to be stable following emergency intervention. The incident is said to have been triggered by a dispute the woman had with her husband. The case reflects the severe consequences that prolonged domestic conflict can have on family members, including young children who may be drawn into a parent's crisis. Social and welfare workers in Haryana have called for stronger support systems for women facing domestic abuse, including accessible counselling and legal aid services. Police have registered the incident and are investigating the circumstances, including the nature of the dispute that preceded the event. The well-being of the children, who were taken to hospital alongside their mother, is being closely monitored by medical staff. Authorities have not released the family's identities. The case draws attention to the need for early intervention in households experiencing domestic conflict. [9]
Sources: [1] ETV Bharat · [3] NDTV · [7] Rediff · [9] ETV Bharat