Key Witness in Sukha Kahlwan Murder Case Killed in Kapurthala
Only witness in Sukha Kahlwan murder case shot dead in Kapurthala
Hindustan Times
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Gurpreet Singh, alias Gopi Nijjar, the sole witness in the murder case of gangster Sukha Kahlwan, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Dhilwan village, Kapurthala district, Punjab, India. The murder has been claimed by a foreign-based gangster, raising concerns over ongoing gang rivalries.
- 01Gurpreet Singh was the only witness in the high-profile murder case of Sukha Kahlwan.
- 02He was shot dead in his car on the Amritsar-Jalandhar national highway.
- 03The murder has been claimed by Doni Bal, a gangster based abroad.
- 04Nijjar had previously received death threats related to his testimony in the case.
- 05The police are investigating the incident and have registered a case against the assailants.
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Gurpreet Singh, known as Gopi Nijjar, was shot dead in the early hours of Friday in Dhilwan village, Kapurthala district, Punjab, India. He was the only witness in the murder case of notorious gangster Sukha Kahlwan, who was killed in January 2015. Nijjar was attacked while sitting alone in his car on the Amritsar-Jalandhar national highway. The police report indicates that multiple shots were fired at him, resulting in his death shortly after he was taken to a hospital. The responsibility for his murder has been claimed by Doni Bal, a foreign-based gangster, who alleged that Nijjar was working for rival gang members. The police are currently investigating the incident, including reviewing CCTV footage from nearby areas, as the crime scene lacked surveillance. Nijjar had a criminal history and had previously received threats due to his involvement in the Kahlwan case, where he testified against several accused individuals. In a related note, the case surrounding Kahlwan's murder remains unresolved, with previous acquittals being challenged in higher courts.
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The murder of a key witness raises concerns about gang violence and safety in the region, potentially affecting community trust in law enforcement.
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