Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh/Malerkotla, March 14-
In a major action by the Malerkotla Police, Harpreet Singh, one of the accused arrested for the kidnapping of a 7-year-old boy, sustained bullet injuries while attempting to escape police custody during a follow-up operation to recover illegal weapons near village Salar, said SSP Malerkotla Gagan Ajit Singh here on Friday.
The development came a day after Punjab Police successfully rescued 7-year-old Bhawkirat Singh from Seehan Daud (Khanna) within 24 hours of his abduction with the arrest of two accused persons identified as Harpreet Singh (24) of village Bathan of Amargarh and Ravi Bhinder (21) of village Jagowal in Amargarh. While, their accomplice identified as Jaspreet Singh of village Seehan Daud was neutralized in retaliatory action after he attempted to flee in a Fortuner SUV and opened fire on the police at village Mandour on Nabha Road.
In recognition of the swift action, DGP Punjab Gaurav Yadav had announced 10 lakh cash reward and promotions for the police personnel involved in the operation.