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Gujarat ATS Arrests Wanted Accused in Punjab Firing Case
Gujarat police arrested Sukhpinder Singh in Palanpur.
Punjab Police wanted him in connection with a firing case in Batala.
Officers found him at a hotel on August 22.
The Gujarat ATS said he admitted taking part in the shooting on July 20.
Police said he traveled through several places before reaching Gujarat.
They also said he is linked to the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang.
Singh has been named in several earlier criminal cases.
Gujarat ATS has told Punjab Police about the arrest.
He is expected to be handed over to Punjab Police for further action.
Gujarat ATS arrested Sukhpinder Singh, wanted by Punjab Police in a Batala firing case.
Singh was found at Hotel Sundara in Palanpur on the evening of August 22.
The ATS said Singh admitted firing near complainant Mehakdeepsinh’s shelter on July 20.
Investigators said Singh is associated with the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang and has multiple prior cases.
Gujarat ATS informed Punjab Police, and proceedings are underway to transfer Singh for further legal action.
- Who
- Gujarat ATS arrested Sukhpinder Singh alias Sukhi Singh, who was wanted by Punjab Police.
- What
- Singh was arrested in connection with a firing case registered at Sekhwan Police Station in Batala.
- Where
- Singh was arrested at Hotel Sundara in Palanpur, Gujarat, after allegedly traveling from Punjab through several locations.
- When
- He was found on the evening of August 22; the alleged firing occurred on July 20.
- Why
- Punjab Police wanted Singh for questioning and legal action in connection with the Batala firing case.
Key facts
- Accused
- Sukhpinder Singh alias Sukhi Singh
- Arresting agency
- Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad
- Arrest location
- Hotel Sundara, Palanpur
- Linked case
- Firing case registered at Sekhwan Police Station in Batala
- Alleged incident date
- July 20
- Gang association cited by ATS
- Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang
- Next step
- Proceedings are underway to hand Singh over to Punjab Police
Quotes
Gujarat ATS officials
Officials describing Singh’s movements after the alleged firing
“There, he handed over his licensed .30-06 rifle to his cousin Manjot Singh. He then stayed at a hotel near Kharar for around seven to eight days before travelling through Delhi, Hyderabad and Nanded in Maharashtra and eventually reaching Palanpur.”
thehansindia.com
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