CHANDIGARH: Punjab’s law enforcement machinery faces backlash after sarpanch Harbhinder Singh fell victim to gunfire at a local wedding. DGP Gaurav Yadav suspended DSP Jagbir Singh and SHO Gurwinder Singh citing inadequate precautions, with CM Bhagwant Mann demanding expedited results.
Details emerge of the brazen daylight hit at Sarhali’s Sidhu Farm. Two attackers fled after fatally wounding the sarpanch, who passed away en route to medical aid. An eyewitness chase led to his leg injury; he’s stable now.
Mobilizing resources, the DGP directed DIG Sharma and SSP Lamba for hands-on investigation leadership. Specialized squads pore over surveillance videos, while forensics experts process the venue.
No evidence of blackmail surfaces; investigators lean towards revenge motives. ‘Comprehensive, tech-driven inquiry guarantees culprits face severe retribution,’ SSP Lamba pledged. The state underscores unwavering resolve against crime.