Youth murdered with sharp weapons in Khadoor Sahib, case against eight
In broad daylight in Khadoor Sahib, Tarn Taran, 21-year-old Sukhkirat Singh was stabbed to death. Police have registered a murder case against eight accused, including two named.
In the market of Khadoor Sahib town in Tarn Taran district, 21-year-old youth Sukhkirat Singh alias Kittu was murdered in broad daylight by being attacked with sharp weapons. The deceased was the son of Tejinder Singh and was a resident of Khadoor Sahib itself.
Motorcycle-borne attackers stabbed Sukhkirat multiple times with daggers in the market and fled from the spot. In a seriously injured condition, Sukhkirat was taken to the sub-divisional hospital in Khadoor Sahib, where doctors declared him dead. Later, his body was sent to the civil hospital in Tarn Taran for post-mortem.
Tarn Taran SSP Surinder Lamba stated that the police of Goindwal Sahib police station have registered a case against eight accused in this matter. The names of two accused, Jarmanjit Singh and Rajinder Singh, have been recorded in the FIR, while six other accused are unknown.
According to the SSP, the incident took place due to a mutual fight and rivalry between the youths. The police have registered the case under sections 103 (murder), 190, and 191(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The named accused are also residents of the Khadoor Sahib area and are currently absconding.
Goindwal Sahib DSP Harinder Singh said that police teams are checking the footage of CCTV cameras installed around the scene of the incident. According to the police, raids are being conducted to arrest the accused. Nothing has yet been proved in court.
Key developments
- 21-year-old Sukhkirat Singh murdered with sharp weapons in Khadoor Sahib market
- Motorcycle-borne attackers fled the spot after executing the crime
- Case registered against two named and six unknown persons at Goindwal Sahib police station
- Incident occurred due to personal enmity according to SSP, search for accused underway
