ASI Sukhchain Singh Firing Case: Sister-in-Law Named by Punjab Police
Punjab Police investigation reveals ASI Sukhchain Singh's sister-in-law may have hired shooters in the recent attack on him.
In a shocking development regarding the recent attack on a police officer, the Punjab Police revealed on Monday that Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Sukhchain Singh has named his own sister-in-law and three other individuals in connection with the firing incident.
Allegations of a Hired Attack
According to the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Amritsar Rural, Kanwalpreet Singh, the investigation suggests a deep-seated personal motive. The victim, ASI Sukhchain Singh of the Government Railway Police, has alleged that his sister-in-law, Gurpreet Kaur, likely hired professional shooters to carry out the assault on him.
The attack occurred on Sunday evening between 7:00 PM and 7:30 PM. While returning home to Jagdevpur after his duty in Amritsar, Singh was intercepted by three unidentified men on a motorcycle near the Jagdev Khurd bridge on Ajnala Road. One of the assailants opened fire, striking the officer in the arm. He was rushed to a civil hospital, where he is currently receiving medical treatment.
A History of Criminal Allegations
The investigation has uncovered a dark history involving the accused. SSP Singh noted that Gurpreet Kaur, a resident of Vikki village in Tarn Taran, is already embroiled in a high-profile legal battle. She is currently facing trial in a Sessions Court for the alleged murder of her husband, Heera Singh, an Army soldier.
The 2019 case alleges that Gurpreet Kaur, along with her boyfriend, Satnam (also known as Satta) from Haryana, administered poison to kill the soldier. This past connection is now being scrutinized by investigators to determine if it played a role in the recent targeted shooting of the ASI.
Police Investigation Underway
The Ajnala Police Station has officially registered an FIR (No. 334) regarding the shooting. While the ASI has named Gurpreet Kaur and three unidentified accomplices, the police are maintaining a cautious stance.
"We are investigating from every angle," stated SSP Singh, emphasizing that while the ASI's statement points toward his sister-in-law, the police are covering all possibilities to ensure a thorough investigation into the identities and motives of the shooters.