The Startling Twist in Baba Tarsem Singh's Murder Case:
The Uttarakhand Police achieved a significant breakthrough in the murder case of Baba Tarsem Singh, the head of Dera Kar Sewa Gurudwara Nanakmatta. In a late-night encounter orchestrated by the Uttarakhand STF and Haridwar Police, one of the accused was gunned down. During the confrontation, while one criminal was shot dead, the other managed to escape. The police are now on a manhunt for the absconder.
Clash in Bhagwanpur Leads to Encounter
Tarsem Singh, revered as a leading figure among Sikhs in Punjab and the Terai regions, was assassinated, a crime claimed by Sarabjit Singh of the village Miavind in Tarn Taran. Amarjit Singh, who fired the fatal shots, was killed in an encounter within the Bhagwanpur area by the joint efforts of the Uttarakhand STF and Haridwar Police. Amarjit Singh's accomplice is still at large, with the STF and police relentlessly pursuing him.
Amarjit Singh Killed by Police Fire
SSP of Haridwar, Parminder Dobhal, confirmed that in the standoff between STF-police and sharpshooter Amarjit Singh, also known as Bittu, Amarjit was the one struck by police gunfire. Renowned for his criminal history, Amarjit had more than 16 cases pending against him. DGP of Uttarakhand, Abhinav Kumar, reported their continuous endeavor to capture both suspects following Baba Tarsem Singh's assassination, vowing that the police would handle such heinous crimes with utmost severity.
Murder Shook the Entire Region
Let's dive into the details of this alarming incident. The murder was a challenge for the local police. Previously, they claimed to have identified the assailants. Now, after executing one suspect, public outrage has been brewing; the bold daylight execution shocked locals, sparking questions on the state's law and order. Let's uncover the story of this high-profile murder.
March 28, 2024, Dera Kar Sewa Gurudwara Nanakmatta, Udham Singh Nagar
It was 6:15 a.m., and Baba Tarsem Singh was resting in his Dera as usual when two individuals on a motorcycle entered the premises. Onlookers noticed them but did not suspect anything untoward. Seconds later, pandemonium broke out as the backseat rider shot Baba Tarsem Singh from close range, leaving no chance for him to react. In an attempt to defend himself after the first shot, Baba tried to stand up, but before he could, the perpetrators fired another close-range shot, confirming his fate.
Two Shots in Three Seconds End the Game
Baba Tarsem Singh fell to the ground after two consecutive shots, and amidst chaos, the bikers fled the scene in seconds. Just three seconds were enough to tip the scales against a prominent Sikh figure.
A Beloved Face in the Sikh Community Meets a Violent End
Baba Tarsem Singh was rushed to the hospital by the Dera's attendants but was pronounced dead on arrival. He was a well-respected figure in the Sikh community across Punjab, Uttarakhand, especially in the Terai regions. His death led to an influx of people rushing to the Dera and the hospital, fueling a collective fury.
Assailants Caught on CCTV
Police arrived at the scene promptly and initiated the investigation, calling in forensic experts. The CCTV footage from the Dera provided clear images and videos of the culprah href='...' src='...'>...
