Bouncer shot dead in Amritsar, gangster claims responsibility on FB

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, October 9

A bouncer was shot dead by unknown armed assailants on Thursday night. The deceased has been identified as Jagroop Singh of Nangli Batha village. The miscreants reportedly fired eight bullets.

Preet Sekhon, a notorious gangster, claimed the responsibility of the attack and threatened his rivals as well.

Assistant Commissioner of Police Sarabjit Singh Bajwa said investigation is underway and they were ascertaining the claims made by Sekhon. Jagroop worked at European Night Beer Bar and Restaurant. He was returning home along with his friend, Sukhwinder Singh Goldy, after his shift.

When they reached near In and Out Bakery, around four persons came in a white Swift car. Three of the occupants came out of the car and fired indiscriminately at Jagroop and fled from the spot.

He suffered bullet injuries on his neck and back. Goldy rushed Jagroop to a hospital where doctors declared him brought dead.

As per initial probe, Sekhon and Jagroop had a dispute at a marriage of a common friend in Sanghna village last year. Later, the duo had struck a compromise.

“We are investigating all possible theories behind the murder of Jagroop. Preet Sekhon’s claim on social media is being verified,” said Bajwa. A case has been registered against unknown persons, he said.

Gurmej Singh, elder brother of the deceased, sought immediate arrest of the accused. Jagroop is survived by his pregnant wife and

a 3-year-old child.