Divit Aulakh, the 18-year-old son of Speed Records owner Dinesh Aulakh, died in a road accident on the Police Lines flyover in Jalandhar at around 3 am on Sunday, November 1, 2026. His friend Aarav Talwar, 19, son of the owner of Pappi Sweets, also died. Their Volkswagen Jetta hit a Municipal Corporation tractor-trolley parked on the flyover while the five friends were driving home from a birthday party.
Divit was widely described as Yo Yo Honey Singh’s nephew, and the singer flew back from Dubai to be with the family. Here is everything confirmed so far.
Divit Aulakh Accident: Quick Facts
| Detail | What is known |
|---|---|
| Date and time | Sunday, November 1, 2026, around 3 am |
| Place | Police Lines flyover, Jalandhar, Punjab |
| Route | BMC Chowk towards BSF Chowk |
| Car | Volkswagen Jetta with 5 young men inside |
| Hit | A Municipal Corporation tractor-trolley parked for garbage collection |
| Died | Divit Aulakh (18) and Aarav Talwar (19) |
| Injured | 3 friends, minor injuries, discharged home |
| Police station | Baradari, Jalandhar (SHO Sahil Chaudhary) |
| Funeral | Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Model Town cremation ground |
How Did the Divit Aulakh Accident Happen?
The car hit a stationary municipal tractor-trolley that sanitation workers had parked on the flyover while collecting garbage overnight. According to PTC Punjabi, the Volkswagen was heading from BMC Chowk towards BSF Chowk when the collision happened.
The impact was severe. Divit and Aarav died at the spot, while the three other occupants escaped with minor injuries and later went home. Free Press Journal reported that police believe the car was travelling at high speed.
One heartbreaking detail came out later. Divit’s phone reportedly triggered its crash-detection feature and sent an alert with his location to his mother, his emergency contact. When relatives could not reach him, they found out what had happened through his friends.
What Police Said
Baradari Police Station SHO Sahil Chaudhary confirmed the call came in at around 3 am and that the trolley was parked on the flyover during the cleaning operation. Police took the bodies into custody and completed formalities. Both families declined further legal action, and the bodies were handed over to them.
Who Was Divit Aulakh?
Divit Aulakh was the son of Dinesh Aulakh, owner and managing director of Speed Records, one of the biggest labels in Punjabi music. He was 18. His brother, Mannan, lives abroad, and the family delayed the cremation until he could reach Jalandhar.
His friend Aarav Talwar, who died in the same crash, was 19 and the son of the family that runs Pappi Sweets in Jalandhar.
Divit Aulakh and Honey Singh
Most reports call Divit Yo Yo Honey Singh’s nephew. News outlets have not spelled out the exact family link; the bond runs through Honey Singh’s long, close ties with Dinesh Aulakh and Speed Records.
Honey Singh cut short his engagements in Dubai and rushed to Jalandhar on Monday. Videos show him stepping out of his car and hugging Dinesh Aulakh as both men broke down. He shared a childhood photo of Divit with the caption “RIP. Sada puttar” and later called this a “dark decade” for him. (Honey Singh’s latest work includes the Casa Tupka anthem.)
Singers Parmish Verma and Resham Singh Anmol also visited the Aulakh home.
Divit Aulakh Funeral: Punjabi Music Industry Says Goodbye
Divit’s final rites took place at 1 pm on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the Model Town cremation ground in Jalandhar. His father, Dinesh Aulakh, performed the last rites, and visuals of his grieving mother went viral on social media.
The funeral drew much of the Punjabi music industry. Gippy Grewal, Babbu Maan, Jazzy B, Amrit Maan and Satinder Sartaaj shouldered the bier. Preet Harpal and Ranjit Bawa paid their respects, and Honey Singh stood with the family throughout. BJP leader Sushil Rinku also offered condolences (Daily Prabhat).
Road Safety Questions After the Crash
The crash has raised questions about parking heavy municipal vehicles on a busy flyover at night. Actor-comedian Gurpreet Ghuggi spoke to the media at the funeral and asked how many more lives would be lost on Punjab’s roads. He called for better road infrastructure, reflectors on vehicles, proper vehicle servicing and more driver awareness.
FAQs
When did the Divit Aulakh accident happen?
Around 3 am on Sunday, November 1, 2026, on the Police Lines flyover in Jalandhar.
How old was Divit Aulakh?
He was 18 years old.
Who is Divit Aulakh’s father?
Dinesh Aulakh, owner and managing director of Punjabi music label Speed Records.
Who else died in the accident?
His friend Aarav Talwar, 19, son of the Pappi Sweets owner. Three other friends survived with minor injuries.
Is Divit Aulakh related to Honey Singh?
Media reports describe him as Honey Singh’s nephew. Honey Singh called him “sada puttar” (our son) and flew in from Dubai to be with the family.
When was Divit Aulakh’s funeral?
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the Model Town cremation ground in Jalandhar.
