SIT begins probe into gangster's murder

Tribune News Service

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Sangrur, December 3

A Special Investigation Team (SIT), constituted by the Punjab Government to probe the murder of gangster Abdul Rashid Ghuddu, has started its inquiry.

The SIT includes IG Patiala Range Jatinder Aulakh, SSP Sandeep Garg, and Malerkotla SP. “After the six-day police remand of all three accused ended yesterday, we have got their police custody for three more days,” said the SSP.

Mohd Yameen, alias Bobby, has alleged in the FIR that his younger brother Abdul Rashid, alias Ghudu, (26) was killed on November 25 evening when he was attending his wedding function at New Rani Mehal Palace near Jarg Chowk of Malerkotla. Four unidentified youngsters had opened fire on Ghuddu and fled. When fleeing, the accused had also fired at the electrician of the palace, Arun Chauhan, who was also standing near Ghuddu.

The SSP said the police had registered a case against Bagga Khan Takhar, Gahia Khan of Matoi, Faraz Ahmed and five unidentified persons. Both Khans and another person have been in police remand.

“The accused had rivalry with the deceased. Further investigations are going on,” said Garg.