Jalandhar , November 13 : Jalandhar Commissionerate Police have arrested three persons in connection with the firing incident at a house in Guru Nagar, with investigators claiming that the attack was the result of an old rivalry that originated from a clash inside jail.
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police Manpreet Singh Dhillon, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) was constituted on the directions of the Police Commissioner to investigate the incident. During the investigation, police reportedly found inconsistencies in the initial version given by the complainant, Sahil, prompting further questioning.
Police said the inquiry revealed that Sahil had an earlier dispute with a person who was lodged in jail in a murder case registered under Section 302. He was also allegedly involved in a longstanding rivalry with another youth from the Division No. 7 area of Jalandhar, who is currently stated to be abroad.
According to the police investigation, the dispute inside jail later escalated into a series of confrontations over phone calls after the parties came out on bail. The exchanges allegedly included threats against each other and their families.
Police further claimed that a youth from the Garha area subsequently mobilised his associates and arranged the firing at Sahil's residence in Guru Nagar. Investigators identified Jashan alias Jashandeep, Jagjit Singh and Amarinder Singh, all residents of Baba Bakala, among those allegedly involved in the incident.
The police said Jashan was the person who allegedly opened fire at the spot. All three accused have been arrested.
During the operation, police recovered two pistols, one country-made firearm and one .35-bore cartridge from the accused, according to DCP Dhillon.
Police also stated that Jashandeep has two previous criminal cases registered against him, including cases related to the NDPS Act and snatching.
The arrested accused will be produced before a court, where police intend to seek their remand for further questioning. Investigators are trying to identify other persons allegedly involved in the firing and establish the source and use of the weapons recovered in the case.
The investigation is ongoing.
For permission to reuse our original reporting or images, contact The Jalandhar Times.
