2 November 2026 Punjab Khabarnama Bureau : A tragic road accident in Punjab’s Jalandhar claimed the lives of two young men, including 18-year-old Divit Auluck, nephew of popular rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh and son of Speed Records owner Dinesh Auluck. The accident took place in the early hours of Sunday, November 1, when the car carrying five young occupants reportedly crashed into a parked municipal corporation tractor-trolley.
The second deceased has been identified as 19-year-old Aarav Talwar, whose family is associated with Jalandhar’s well-known Pappi Sweets. The incident has sent shockwaves through Punjab’s music and entertainment industry, with several artists expressing grief and visiting the bereaved family.
Car Crashed Into Municipal Corporation Trolley
According to police, the accident occurred at around 3 am on a flyover near the Police Lines area in Jalandhar. The five occupants were travelling in a Volkswagen Jetta after attending a birthday party.
The vehicle was moving from the BMC Chowk side towards BSF Chowk when it rammed into a stationary municipal corporation tractor-trolley. Sanitation workers had reportedly parked the vehicle on the flyover while carrying out cleaning work.
The collision left the car severely damaged. Divit and Aarav, who were seated on the side that suffered the major impact, died at the spot. The other three occupants sustained minor injuries.
Police reached the location after receiving information about the crash and took the bodies into custody before handing them over to the families.
What Police Said About the Accident
Baradari police station SHO Sahil Chowdhary said five young men were travelling in the car when the accident occurred. He confirmed that two occupants died while the remaining three sustained minor injuries.
There have been differing reports about the circumstances surrounding the crash. Some initial accounts suggested that the vehicle may have been involved in a racing duel with other cars. However, the SHO told The Tribune that police had no report confirming racing between vehicles at that stage.
Police are also examining the circumstances surrounding the parked municipal corporation vehicle, including whether it was positioned appropriately and had adequate reflectors.
No formal charges had been pressed by the families, according to the police statements reported so far.
Honey Singh Shares Emotional Tribute
Following the tragic news, Yo Yo Honey Singh expressed his grief through an emotional Instagram story. Remembering his nephew, the rapper wrote:
“It’s a dark decade for me. Loss of my nephew is devastating. Bholenath mehr mehr. @dineshauluck”
The short message reflected the singer’s grief over the sudden loss of a young family member.
Divit was the son of Dinesh Auluck, Managing Director of Speed Records, a prominent name in the Punjabi music industry. The label has been associated with several well-known Punjabi singers and music projects.
Gippy Grewal and Other Artists Visit the Family
Members of the Punjabi entertainment industry came forward to offer condolences to the Auluck family. Singer Gippy Grewal, actor Beenu Dhillon and actress Shehnaaz Gill were among those who visited Dinesh Auluck’s residence in Jalandhar.
Gippy Grewal also shared an emotional message, expressing his sadness over Divit’s death and praying for strength for the family.
Beenu Dhillon, while speaking to the media, said that losing a young son was an extremely difficult experience for any father and prayed that the Almighty would give the family strength to face the loss.
Singer Jazzy B also paid tribute to Divit on social media. Sharing a photograph, he wrote, “No words can describe how I’m feeling right now. Sada puttar Divit.”
The tributes highlighted the close personal and professional relationships shared by members of Punjab’s music fraternity.
Who Was Divit Auluck?
Divit Auluck, aged 18, was the son of Dinesh Auluck, who heads Speed Records. His family is closely connected with the Punjabi entertainment industry.
Speed Records has played a significant role in the Punjabi music business and has been associated with artists including Diljit Dosanjh, Karan Aujla, Sharry Mann and Satinder Sartaaj.
Divit’s death has deeply affected not only his family but also several artists and people associated with the label.
According to reports, his last rites are scheduled for November 3 in Jalandhar, with the family awaiting the return of his brother from Canada.
A Tragic Loss for Punjab’s Music Industry
The deaths of Divit Auluck and Aarav Talwar have brought renewed attention to road safety and the risks associated with high-speed driving.
The incident has also raised questions about the safety arrangements around municipal cleaning vehicles operating on busy roads and flyovers during the early morning hours.
As the families prepare to bid farewell to the two young men, messages of condolence continue to arrive from across the Punjabi entertainment industry. For Honey Singh and Dinesh Auluck, the tragedy marks a deeply painful personal loss.