Sarpanch Among Three Booked Under Arms Act at Chandigarh Hotel
Chandigarh Police book three men, including a village sarpanch, under the Arms Act after a suspicious encounter at Hotel Heaven in Attawa.
In a dramatic turn of events, the Chandigarh Police Arms Act case has been registered against three men following a suspicious incident at a hotel in the Attawa area. The crackdown occurred after police intercepted a group that included a serving village sarpanch, sparking a wider investigation into the conduct of police personnel from a neighboring state.
The Incident at Hotel Heaven
The events unfolded on Saturday, October 17, 2026, between 3:50 pm and 11:30 pm. The trio was apprehended at Hotel Heaven, situated in Attawa village within Sector 42. During the operation, the police discovered a licensed weapon in their possession. However, a critical detail emerged during the preliminary probe: the individual who actually held the license for the weapon was not present at the scene.
The FIR was officially lodged at the Sector 36 police station at 12:47 am on October 18, 2026.
Who are the Accused?
The police have identified the three suspects, all of whom hail from the Amritsar district in Punjab:
- Gurdev Singh
- Kultawar Singh
- Jitender Singh
The profile of Jitender Singh has drawn significant attention. Not only is he a serving sarpanch of a village in Amritsar, but he is also already an accused in a separate case involving attempted murder.
A Controversial Police Escort
The circumstances leading to the hotel meeting have raised serious red flags. According to reports, Jitender Singh was actually in the custody of the Punjab Police. He had been brought to Chandigarh for a medical visit to PGIMER.
Shockingly, it is alleged that while under custody, he was taken to Hotel Heaven to meet his associates—Gurdev and Kultawar Singh—who were also wanted in connection with the same case. This revelation has shifted the focus from a simple arms violation to a potential breach of official protocol.
Legal Charges and Ongoing Probe
The accused are facing a battery of charges under the Arms Act, 1959, specifically Sections 25, 27, 29, 54, and 59. Additionally, they have been booked under Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.
Internal Inquiry Looming
The investigation is now being led by Assistant Sub-Inspector Jaspal Singh. However, the scope of the case is expanding. A senior official from the Chandigarh Police stated that the department will coordinate with the Punjab Police to launch an inquiry into the personnel who escorted Jitender Singh.
The authorities are seeking answers as to why a police officer would allow a suspect in custody to meet other wanted associates at a private hotel. Further investigations are currently underway to determine the exact roles of all parties involved and the full context of the meeting.