In a major breakthrough, Pathankot Police have arrested a wanted accused, in connection with a murder case that took place in 2022. The accused, who was declared a proclaimed offender by the honorable court of Gurdev Singh JMIC Pathankot, had been on the run since the incident occurred. The breakthrough in the case came after months of relentless pursuit by the police.
The arrested accused has been identified as Deepak Singh alias Deepu s/o Mangat Singh R/o Feruwal PS Taragarh Pathankot.
Divulging more details to press, the senior superintendent of police Harkamal Preet Singh Khakh said that the murder case, registered under FIR No 81 dated 02.09.2022 u/s 302,365,307,148,149,202,204,212,216,120-B IPC PS Sadar Pathankot, had been a challenging one for the police. The accused, Deepak Singh, had evaded arrest for several months, causing a great deal of anxiety among the victim's family and the community. However, the police continued to investigate the case, following up on leads and gathering evidence.
The arrest was made on 22.03.2023, following a tip-off provided by an informant. During interrogation, the accused revealed crucial information regarding the crime, leading to the recovery of the kirpan used in the murder, as mentioned in the disclosure memo made by the accused on 23.03.2023.
The SSP further added, "The recovery of the Kirpan used in the crime is a significant development in the case, and we are confident that it will help us establish the guilt of the accused. We assure the people of Pathankot that we will leave no stone unturned in our quest for justice."
The police have obtained police remand from the honorable court, which will allow them to interrogate the accused further and gather more evidence.
The investigation of this case was a challenging task for the Pathankot Police as it involved multiple charges under various sections of the IPC. However, the department's unyielding determination and commitment to justice have finally paid off, and the prime accused is in custody.
The Pathankot Sadar Police have apprehended 8 suspects in the high-profile murder case, with the mastermind of the crime, ANKU, being the only remaining accused who is evading arrest and has already been declared a proclaimed offender.
SSP Khakh has lauded the efforts of the investigating team who worked round the clock to solve the case.
The arrest of Deepak Singh is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the Pathankot Police, and it is a warning to all those who believe that they can evade the law. The Pathankot Police is committed to maintaining law and order in the city and will continue to work towards ensuring a safe and secure environment for its citizens.
The Pathankot Police has been committed to ensuring that the perpetrators of heinous crimes are brought to justice, and this arrest is a significant step in that direction. We commend the hard work and dedication of our officers and personnel in making this arrest possible.