Shocking Murder of a Former Sarpanch Rocks Bathinda
On Sunday night, Jagtar Singh, who previously served as the sarpanch of Phoos Mandi, was ambushed and fatally wounded near a liquor outlet adjacent to Jassi Pau Wali Chowk on Bathinda’s outskirts. He succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Police Action and Evidence Gathering
The crime was reported to the local police almost instantly. Officers arrived promptly, secured the perimeter, and began a thorough forensic sweep to piece together the chain of events.
Suspect Apprehended
Investigators quickly identified and detained Gurbax Singh, a fellow resident of Phoos Mandi, as a person of interest in the homicide. The weapon believed to have been used – a handgun – was seized during the operation.
Bathinda Superintendent of Police (City) Aswant Singh Dhaliwal stated that preliminary inquiries suggest a personal dispute between the accused and the victim. Interrogations are ongoing to ascertain the exact motive.
Ongoing Probe
A formal murder FIR has been lodged, and detectives are meticulously reviewing all forensic material, CCTV footage, and witness testimonies. The incident has heightened anxiety among residents of neighbouring localities.
Jagtar Singh leaves behind a wife, a son and a daughter. Police have pledged to keep the public informed as the investigation progresses.
