Bahadurgarh blast: Police crack case, injured man behind explosion that killed family

The case involving the explosion at a house in Bahadurgarh town here last evening has taken a shocking turn. The police claim that the tragic deaths of four family members, including a woman and her three children, were not the result of an accident, but a calculated conspiracy hatched by Harpal Singh — the head of the family.

The police have arrested Harpal, who also sustained burn injuries in the incident. A bottle of petrol was also recovered from the house located in Sector 9, Bahadurgarh.

“On receiving information about the explosion, the police reached the house and found Harpal injured. His wife, Sandeep Kaur, their three children — Chahak (11), Jaskirat (17), and Sukhwinder (9) — were found dead in a room. Initially, the case was thought to be an accident, but a thorough investigation was conducted with ballistic and forensic teams. The conditions inside the house, including the explosion, pointed towards something fishy, prompting us to delve deeper into the case,” said Bahadurgarh DCP Mayank Mishra while talking to the media.

He stated that once the rooms were searched, the investigation began to take a clearer shape. During the search, a bottle of petrol and a suicide note were recovered from the spot. Upon reading the note, the full extent of the situation became evident.

The DCP claimed that Harpal first made the family unconscious by feeding them sleeping pills. Then he strangled them with rope, before attacking them with a sharp weapon. After this, he poured oil on them and set them on fire. He also attempted to end his life, but withdrew due to fear. Later, the fire led to a blast in the internal unit of the AC, he added.

“Harpal, originally from Rudrapur (Uttarakhand), is a transporter. In the note, Harpal made serious allegations against his sister and brother-in-law. In this 12-page note, Harpal has written that I am going to commit suicide with the whole family today. The reason for this is my brother-in-law and sister. They fraudulently got my house registered in their name. I tried to save my children from them. That's why I took a house on rent in Bahadurgarh with a false identity. Now, I am tired and have decided to take this extreme step,” said Mishra.

The DCP further maintained that the accused confessed to have committed the crime. “The exact motive behind the crime is yet to be ascertained but the property dispute and loss in business may be the reason,” he added.