Shocking Murder of a Former Bathinda Sarpanch
On Sunday evening, Jagtar Singh, the former sarpanch of Phoos Mandi village, was viciously attacked near a liquor shop adjacent to Jassi Pau Wali Chowk on Bathinda’s outskirts. He sustained critical injuries and was declared dead at the scene.
Law Enforcement’s Immediate Response
Local police were alerted within minutes. Officers swiftly cordoned off the area, secured the site, and began a meticulous collection of forensic evidence to piece together the sequence of events.
Suspect Apprehended
Investigators quickly identified and detained Gurbax Singh, also a resident of Phoos Mandi, in connection with the homicide. During the operation, the weapon suspected to have been used was recovered.
Bathinda Superintendent of Police (City) Aswant Singh Dhaliwal noted that preliminary inquiries suggest a personal dispute between the accused and the victim, and that interrogations are ongoing to determine the exact motive.
Ongoing Investigation
A formal murder FIR has been lodged, and detectives are rigorously examining all physical evidence and witness statements. The incident has heightened tension across neighboring localities.
Jagtar Singh leaves behind a wife, a son and a daughter. Police have pledged to keep the public informed as the investigation proceeds.
