Constable Kuldeep Bajwa murder case: 3 robbers with 2 pistols, 11 live cartridges nabbed
Chandigarh, January 9: In a prompt action by Phagwara Police, a gang of armed robbers was caught within an hour of the perpetrators snatching a Hyundai Creta car at gunpoint from a resident of Urban Estate, Phagwara. Talking to the media, official said that Police Control Room Phagwara received a call that some armed persons have snatched a car from a resident of Urban Estate colony. The City Phagwara Police immediately dispatched its teams to look for the car. After concerted effort, the car was located going towards Goraya.
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SHO Amandeep Nahar and his two personnel chased the car to halt. When SHO ordered the perpetrators to come out of the car, they immediately fired on the Police party. In the ensuing response, shots were fired from the Police party. Inspite of dense fog the Police were able to nab 3 accused. One of them, however, managed to flee. It was discovered that the accused also sustained bullet injuries in the gunfire. They were later admitted to Civil Hospital Phagwara. They were referred to Jalandhar where their condition is stated to be stable.
Police party retaliated without regard to their personal safety. Making supreme sacrifice, Ct Kuldeep Singh 886/KPT sustained bullet injury and succumbed on the way to hospital. The hunt for the fourth accused is on. An FIR in the case has been lodged at Phillaur Police station.
Further investigation is underway.
The car used in crime is Fake number PB32 AA 1212, Org. Number: DL 10 CD 9711 Snatched car Creta number: PB 36 J 6240
Recovered pistols: 1. 30 bore one with 4 live cartridges,
2. 32 bore *2 with 7 live cartridges
- With inputs from agencies
