11 months ago
Punjab Police Officer Accused in Businessman's Suicide
A businessman in Punjab, Rajdeep Singh, took his own life and left a note blaming a senior police officer named Gurjot Singh Kaler.
Singh's note said Kaler was demanding money from him.
Before his death, Singh was allegedly taken to a bank to take a loan.
The police officer is now on the run and being investigated for causing the suicide.
The police are looking into the allegations and the family of the deceased seeks justice.
Kaler, a well-known figure, is a poet, singer, author, actor, mountaineer and sky diver.
Businessman Rajdeep Singh died by suicide, blaming Punjab Police AIG Gurjot Singh Kaler.
Singh alleged Kaler demanded more money, despite returning the original investment.
An FIR has been filed against Kaler and others for abetment to suicide.
Kaler, currently with Manipur Police, is absconding; police are conducting raids.
The investigation is ongoing; authorities are verifying the allegations.
- Who
- A senior Punjab Police officer (AIG Gurjot Singh Kaler), an immigration consultant (Rajdeep Singh)
- What
- Rajdeep Singh died by suicide, allegedly due to coercion for money by AIG Gurjot Singh Kaler.
- Where
- Mohali, Punjab; Manipur
- When
- Shortly before September 9, 2024.
- Why
- Singh, allegedly, was being pressured for more money by AIG Kaler
Key facts
- Victim
- Rajdeep Singh (immigration consultant)
- Accused
- AIG Gurjot Singh Kaler
- Allegation
- Abetment to suicide, criminal conspiracy
- Suicide Note
- Blamed AIG Kaler
- Location
- Mohali, Punjab
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing
Quotes
Rajdeep Singh
The deceased immigration consultant.
“I made no profit so how can I pay more”
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DSP HS Bal
The Deputy Superintendent of Police investigating the matter.
“He may have been here on leave when his interactions with the deceased person took place. An FIR has been registered for abetment to suicide under Section 108 and criminal conspiracy under Sec 61 (2) of the BNA Act, 2023. He is absconding at present and raids are being conducted to nab him”
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Mohali SSP Harmandeep Singh Hans
The Mohali SSP.
“The FIR is just two days old. We are conducting inquiries into the charges of abetment to suicide”
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Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav
Director General of Police.
“The truth shall prevail and justice will be done. The identity of any accused will not be an impediment to a fair investigation”
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Ramesh Grover
The advocate for Paramjeet Singh, the deceased's father.
“We have handed over all material, including CCTV footage and suicide note to the police. We hope the law will take its own course”
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