Shocking Murder of a Former Village Head in Bathinda
On Sunday evening, Jagtar Singh, the former sarpanch of Phoos Mandi, was violently attacked near a liquor outlet adjacent to Jassi Pau Wali Chowk on Bathinda’s outskirts. He sustained critical injuries and was declared dead at the scene.
Police Action and Evidence Gathering
Local law‑enforcement received the report almost instantly. Officers arrived promptly, cordoned off the area and began a meticulous collection of forensic material to piece together the incident.
Suspect Apprehended
Investigators quickly arrested Gurbax Singh, another resident of Phoos Mandi, in connection with the homicide. The weapon believed to have been used was recovered during the operation.
Bathinda Superintendent of Police (City) Aswant Singh Dhaliwal noted that preliminary inquiries suggest a personal dispute between the accused and the victim. Interrogations are ongoing to establish a clear motive.
Ongoing Probe
A murder FIR has been lodged, and detectives are scrutinising all forensic evidence and witness testimonies. The killing has heightened tension across nearby neighborhoods.
Jagtar Singh leaves behind a wife, a son and a daughter. Authorities have pledged to keep the public informed as the investigation progresses.
