Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Two sentenced to life in 2021 Jagraon grain market shootout
In May 2021, a shootout happened in the Jagraon grain market in Punjab.
Two police officers, Bhagwan Singh and Dalwinderjit Singh, were killed when they approached a suspicious car.
The shooters, Jaipal Bhullar and Jaspreet alias Jassi Kharar, were later killed by the police.
Two other men, Baljinder Singh alias Babbi and Darshan Singh, were found guilty and sentenced to life in prison.
The court also ordered compensation for the families of the officers who died.
Other people were convicted for having illegal weapons, but one person was found not guilty.
A shootout in the Jagraon grain market on May 15, 2021, resulted in the deaths of two police officers.
Baljinder Singh alias Babbi and Darshan Singh were sentenced to life imprisonment for their roles in the shootout.
Gangsters Jaipal Bhullar and Jaspreet alias Jassi Kharar were neutralized by police in Kolkata in June 2021.
The court convicted several individuals for illegal possession of arms and acquitted Lucky Rajput of all charges.
The court ordered compensation for the families of the deceased officers, including Rs 25,000 each from fines and additional aid from the victim compensation fund.
- Who
- Baljinder Singh alias Babbi, Darshan Singh, Jaipal Bhullar, Jaspreet alias Jassi Kharar, Assistant Sub-Inspectors Bhagwan Singh and Dalwinderjit Singh
- What
- A shootout in the Jagraon grain market resulting in the deaths of two police officers
- When
- May 15, 2021
- Where
- Jagraon New Grain Market, Punjab
- Why
- The shootout occurred when police officers approached a vehicle with suspicious activity, leading to a confrontation and subsequent gunfire.
Prosecution
Defense
Guilt of the Accused
Prosecution
The prosecution presented 70 witnesses and forensic evidence to prove the guilt of Baljinder Singh alias Babbi and Darshan Singh in the shootout that killed two police officers.
Defense
The defense likely argued for the innocence of Baljinder Singh alias Babbi and Darshan Singh, possibly claiming self-defense or lack of evidence.
- Date of Incident
- May 15, 2021
- Location
- Jagraon New Grain Market, Punjab
- Victims
- Assistant Sub-Inspectors Bhagwan Singh and Dalwinderjit Singh
- Accused Neutralized
- Jaipal Bhullar and Jaspreet alias Jassi Kharar
- Sentence
- Life imprisonment for Baljinder Singh alias Babbi and Darshan Singh
- Compensation
- Rs 25,000 each for the families of the deceased officers