A haunting tale of crime unfolds in Ludhiana, Punjab, leaving the community in shock. NRI woman Rupinder Kaur Pandher, aged 69, traveled from America only to meet with a tragic fate. Her skeletal remains were discovered in a drain near Ghungarana village. Mysterious circumstances surrounded her disappearance upon arrival, but the police have now unraveled the horrific murder plot.
The crime scene also revealed Rupinder's damaged iPhone, discarded by the perpetrator in an attempt to erase evidence. Through diligent investigation, authorities discovered the orchestration of her murder by her fiancé, residing in England. Ludhiana's Deputy Commissioner of Police confirmed that 67-year-old Charanjit Singh Grewal masterminded this heinous act.
Charanjit, based in the UK, conspired to eliminate Rupinder after reneging on their marriage plans. In this sinister scheme, he contracted his acquaintance Sukjeet Singh, who works as a typist at Qila Raipur's court premises. During interrogation, Sukjeet confessed to the grisly murder.
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The police report indicates that on July 12, Sukjeet brutally murdered Rupinder in his home, using a baseball bat for the fatal assault. Post-murder, he attempted to obliterate evidence by incinerating the body on coal and disposing of it in a nearby drain.
The acquaintance between Sukjeet and Charanjit dates back to a 2014 political campaign, fostering a close-knit relationship. Charanjit sought Sukjeet's assistance in real estate disputes, while Rupinder often stayed at Sukjeet's house during her Ludhiana visits. She even entrusted him with her power of attorney, gradually intertwining her financial dealings with the duo.
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It emerged in police inquiries that Rupinder transferred approximately 3 to 3.5 million INR to Charanjit and Sukjeet. When Charanjit withdrew from marriage, he enticed Sukjeet with a lucrative 5 million INR to carry out Rupinder's murder. However, authorities note that Sukjeet has yet to receive the promised sum.
A False Disappearance Complaint to Obstruct Justice
To shield the murder plot, Sukjeet filed a missing person report in August, alleging Rupinder had traveled to Canada for a wedding from Delhi Airport. This deceptive maneuver aimed to obscure the murder.
DCP Rupinder Singh remarked that the forensic team has been deployed to gather evidence, heavily scrutinizing Rupinder Kaur Pandher's bank transactions. Charanjit Singh Grewal has been identified as the prime suspect, currently stationed in the UK, and efforts are underway with Interpol and the Ministry of External Affairs to extradite him to India. Meanwhile, thorough investigations into the murder plot and related property disputes continue on a local level.
