A case of fraud has been filed against the owners of apopular restaurant in Jalandhar, Punjab. The owners of the Headquartersrestaurant allegedly refused to pay the bill for commercial cylinders deliveredto their numerous firms, according to reports.
According to sources, Prem H.P Gas agency head GauravKataria, has filed a case against Amarpreet Sidhu alias Rajan, the owner of theheadquarters, and his wife Ritu Sidhu, who were allocated numerous gascylinders for their firms but later refused to pay the bill.
Following a police complaint, the couple gave Mr Katariacheques totaling Rs 8.50 lakh which were rejected by the bank.
After a thorough investigation, the Police commissioner Jalandharhas reportedly filed a fraud case against the couple.
The Headquarters restaurant and Mahir catering are two ofAmarpreet Sidhu and Ritu Sidhu's three businesses.
Kataria in his complaint alleged that his agency used toprovide services to the couple's multiple businesses. Subsequently, the Sidhufirm's debt increased to over Rs 8.65 lakhs and Mr Kataria demanded the couplesettle the amount.
The couple, on the other hand, paid no attention to theowner of the agency. After Kataria reported to the police commissioner, thecouple paid him two cheques of Rs 4.50 lakh in January 2020.
Amarpreet and Ritu Sidhu specified that cheques bedeposited in the bank only when they say. However, when the cheques weredeposited after a year, they bounced.
Following this, a case of fraud was filed against thecouple. No arrest has been made so far. According to sources, Ritu Sidhu has close ties with toppolitical leaders.