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Jalandhar Rural Police cracks Kadiana land dispute case in record time, 5 arrested

12-bore rifle, tractor, forged documents and mobile phones recovered
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The arrested accused in police custody.
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In a swift operation, the Jalandhar Rural Police resolved a violent land dispute case in Kadiana village, under the jurisdiction of Phillaur Police Station, in record time. The five accused involved in intimidation, illegal possession of property and forgery were arrested. The operation also resulted in the recovery of a 12-bore rifle, a Farmtrac tractor, a Mahindra Xylo, forged documents and four mobile phones.

The arrested individuals have been identified as Baljit Singh alias Billa, Gurpreet Singh alias Gora, Gurjit Kaur, Harjit Kaur and Balwinder Singh, all residents of Kadiana village in Phillaur. Efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining accused — Harveer Singh alias Harry and Harpreet Singh alias Happy — who are absconding.

The accused have been booked under Sections 115(2), 125, 126(2), 191(3), 190, 304, 351(3) of BNS and 25/27/54/59 of the Arms Act. Preliminary investigations revealed that the accused had premeditated the act, motivated by a longstanding land dispute. The arrested accused will be presented before the local court and will be remanded to police custody for further investigation.

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The case came to light on January 17 when the complainant reported that a group of individuals, armed with a 12-bore rifle, had trespassed on their property, fired shots into the air and taken possession of their tractor. The accused also coerced the complainant’s father into signing blank documents under duress.

The police launched an operation under the guidance of SP Investigation Jasroop Kaur Bath and supervision of Phillaur DSP Sarwan Singh Bal, PPS, and SHO Phillaur Inspector Sanjeev Kapoor. Speaking to the press, SSP Jalandhar Rural Harkamal Preet Singh Khakh, emphasised that the police will not tolerate rowdy elements in the district. He assured the public that swift and effective action will be taken against any criminal activities, maintaining peace and order in the region.

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