On parole, murder convict Dharma shot dead in Amritsar’s Chheharta; Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang claims responsibility
Police say viral post is being examined but that independent verification of the claim is still pending
PTC Web Desk: A man convicted in the 2012 killing of Assistant Sub‑Inspector (ASI) Ravinder Pal Singh was shot dead late Thursday night in Chheharta area of Amritsar, the police said. Dharmjit, alias Dharma, had been released on a 14‑day parole on September 12 and was fatally wounded while parking his car outside his home.
The police received information about the incident at around 12:15 am. Three assailants on a motorcycle opened fire on him and fled the scene. Dharma was pronounced dead at hospital. The body has been sent for a post‑mortem examination. The police have cordoned off the area and examining nearby CCTV footage as part of the probe.
A social‑media post circulating online claims that the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang has taken responsibility for the killing, naming several alleged shooters and describing the attack as retaliation against those who shelter the gang’s rivals. The police said the viral post was being examined but that independent verification of the claim was still pending.
Dharma was a convict in the high‑profile December 2012 murder of ASI Ravinder Pal Singh, who was shot while attempting to protect his daughter from alleged harassment. Preliminary police statements suggest the killing may be linked to ongoing gang rivalries in the region, including long‑standing enmity involving Jaggu Bhagwanpuria and rival groups. Authorities said investigative teams have been formed to trace the attackers and to determine whether the online claim of responsibility originated from persons connected to the gang.
Fight with Bhagwanpuria gangsters inside jail: Wife
The deceased’s wife stated that upon hearing the gunshots, everyone rushed outside. He was taken to the hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries. The family revealed that Dharma had a previous altercation with a gangster named Jaggu Bhagwanpuria inside the jail, which posed a threat to him.
Timeline of ASI Ravinder Pal Singh murder case
5 December 2012: ASI Ravinder Pal Singh was murdered.
6 December 2012: A political leader was arrested in connection with the murder
25 January 2013: Chargesheet was filed in court.
1 January 2014: Rana attempted to escape from jail.
8 August 2014: Along with Dharma, three others were convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.