Tragic Killing Sends Shockwaves Through Bathinda
On Sunday evening, Jagtar Singh, who previously served as sarpanch of Phoos Mandi, was violently assaulted beside a liquor shop near Jassi Pau Wali Chowk on Bathinda’s outskirts. The injuries proved fatal and he was declared dead at the scene.
Immediate Police Action and Evidence Gathering
Local law‑enforcement received the report within minutes. Officers swiftly secured the area, establishing a perimeter while commencing a thorough forensic sweep to piece together the events leading up to the murder.
Suspect Apprehended
Investigators quickly identified and detained Gurbax Singh, a fellow resident of Phoos Mandi, as a person of interest. During the operation, the alleged firearm used in the attack was recovered.
Bathinda City Superintendent of Police Aswant Singh Dhaliwal noted that preliminary inquiries suggest a personal dispute between the accused and the victim, and that interrogations are ongoing to determine the exact motive.
Ongoing Probe
A formal murder FIR has been lodged, and detectives continue to examine all forensic material, eyewitness accounts, and possible leads. The incident has heightened anxiety among residents of the surrounding neighborhoods.
Jagtar Singh is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter. Police have pledged to keep the public informed as the investigation progresses.
