Police probe starts after violence at Yuba City nagar kirtan, one arrested
Following incidents of firing and stabbing during the Yuba City nagar kirtan in California, police have taken one accused into custody and launched an investigation.
The Sutter County Sheriff's Office has launched a thorough investigation into two separate incidents of violence that occurred during the 47th annual nagar kirtan in Yuba City, California, USA.
According to information provided by the Sheriff's Office, the first incident took place on Saturday in the parking area opposite Gurdwara Sahib on Tierra Buena Road, where shots were fired. No one was injured in this firing. Police identified a suspect and gathered evidence from the scene.
The second incident occurred on Sunday at the conclusion of the nagar kirtan, where two people were injured in a stabbing. One of the injured individuals was admitted to UC Davis Medical Center, where his condition is stated to be stable.
In this case, police arrested 28-year-old Davinder Singh, a resident of Sacramento, and sent him to Sutter County Jail. Police alleged that he attempted to kill by attacking with a deadly weapon. Nothing has yet been proved in court.
Sheriff's Office officials, in coordination with the local gurdwara management committee, are trying to find out whether there is any connection between the two incidents. Police officials stated that further details regarding this entire matter will be shared on Wednesday.
Key developments
- Sutter County Sheriff's Office started investigating the firing and stabbing incidents during the Yuba City nagar kirtan.
- Davinder Singh of Sacramento was arrested and booked for attempted murder on charges of stabbing.
- Police are working with gurdwara organizers to see if the two incidents are linked.
