On Saturday, a case of firing at Jalandhar’s Chawla Mobile shop in Avtar nagar was reported. CP Satinder Singh visited the shop himself today i.e. June 22nd , Monday after further investigation on the matter. He in a conversation with the owner, Ankush talked about the accused and got further detail of the incident. One of the two young men who opened fire was handed over to the police by the public. The youngsters were chased by the locals and one along with the bike and weapons got under control of the people. Upon interrogating the young man, few important things were noted.
Important updates upon investigation
In a conversation with the media, CP Satinder shared important updates after the investigation was carried out. One of the major information collected was that the person behind the extortion call is EKAM who resides in abroad and contacts the local youth to implement his plan. Another important update given was that 2 more people have been arrested by the team after interrogation of the person arrested earlier. CP further added that one of the people involved in this case is Ekam’s brother who will be arrested soon and has an FIR against him.
Action against people involved in the case
Satinder Singh assured the public that strict action will be taken against those who take law in their hands and won’t find haven. He also added that the investigation is still in progress and all other remaining people of the group will be held under arrest very soon. The police commissioner updated that strict action is being taken on the locals who are involved in the firing case which has caused a disturbance in their and the entire family’s lives.
Ekam being involved in other cases
On questioning the arrested gang members, it was revealed that Ekam is involved in other extortion cases as well. It was found out that he collected extortion money from various people and has distributed the same to his near and dear. Records of the extortion money are with the police and those being benefitted from the same will be taken strict action against and will be held with the police authorities.
CP’S appeal to the youth
During his interaction with the media, CP made an appeal to the youth to stay away from these miscreants and not to put their lives in danger. He added that people like Ekam who are sitting abroad manipulate the local youngsters to carry out these evil practices for some amount of money, putting them under the bus. He also requested the young generation to stop cooperating with such people and taking law in their hand. He assured the public that the remaining members will be held soon and all of them will be taken under arrest.