Search on for Remaining Accused: DIG Harmanbir Singh Gill
Punjab Newsline, Abohar/Fazilka-
Two accused involved in the murder of a local cloth merchant were neutralized in a police encounter today. Divulging details, DIG Ferozepur Range Harmanbir Singh Gill stated that the police had taken the arrested accused — Ram Ratan and Jaspreet — to the Panj Peer Tibba area of Abohar for the recovery of weapons and other evidence related to the case.
During the operation, their two unknown accomplices opened firing at the police party. In self-defense, the police retaliated, during which both the accused persons succumbed to the bullet injuries. One police official was also injured in the crossfire and has been admitted to Abohar Hospital for treatment.
DIG Gill further revealed that five individuals were involved in the murder. Three of them had arrived on a motorcycle to commit the crime, while two others were in a car and assisted in the escape. All five were closely linked and had conspired together to carry out the act.
During interrogation, the arrested accused disclosed that after the crime, they had concealed their clothes and weapons in the forested area of Panj Peer Tibba. The police had taken them there for recovery when the encounter occurred.
DIG Gill confirmed that efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining accused persons involved in this case, and the police have obtained vital leads in the investigation. He assured that the remaining culprits will soon be in police custody.
Fazilka SSP Gurmeet Singh, who was also present at the scene, stated that a pistol was recovered from the encounter site.