New Delhi: The prime suspect in Baba Tarsem Singh’s homicide case was killed in an encounter with the Uttarakhand Particular Job Power (STF) on Tuesday. The incident occurred within the Bhagwanpur space of Haridwar within the early hours of Tuesday. Amarjit Singh, alias Bittu, had a bounty of Rs 1 lakh on him after he allegedly shot Baba Tarsem Singh, the chief overseeing the ‘karseva’ at Nanakmatta Gurdwara, on March 28. Baba Tarsem was fatally shot by two assailants driving bikes on the Nanakmatta Gurdwara in Udham Singh Nagar.
In response to the Uttarakhand Director Basic of Police’s (DGP) assertion to ANI, Amarjit Singh was shot whereas his confederate fled efficiently. The Uttarakhand Particular Job Power (STF) and Haridwar Police have initiated a joint operation to apprehend the fugitive suspect, as said by the DGP.
Haridwar, Uttarakhand | An encounter between STF and police, and sharpshooter Amarjit Singh alias Bittu happened between Kaliyar Highway and Bhagwanpur in Haridwar through which the principle shooter has been killed. Greater than 16 circumstances are registered towards Amarjit Singh alias Bittu: SSP… https://t.co/fh47pgaRhH
— ANI (@ANI) April 9, 2024
Authorities talked about that over 16 expenses have been filed towards Amarjeet Singh. The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) raised the reward sum for each major suspects, Amarjit Singh and Sarabjit Singh, who’re on the run, on Sunday from Rs 50,000 to Rs 100,000 every.
Three extra accused have been additionally arrested within the case. They have been allegedly concerned in orchestrating the crime by assembling criminals, offering sources, and supplying weapons, police stated. The police will deal strictly with the criminals in the event that they commit such heinous crimes in Uttarakhand, the DGP added. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has given strict directions to the police to nab the accused.
