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Punjab Police Seek Extension After Missing Chargesheet Deadline in Border Check Post Murders
Probe incomplete, reports pending: Punjab Police miss 90-day chargesheet deadline in border outpost murders
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The Punjab Police in Gurdaspur have missed the 90-day deadline to file a chargesheet in the February murders of two policemen at a border check post. Citing 13 pending investigative tasks, they have requested an extension, while the family of one accused alleges police misconduct and evidence tampering.
- 01The police have cited 13 pending investigative tasks, including pending forensic reports and social media investigations, as reasons for the delay in filing the chargesheet.
- 02The bodies of the two murdered policemen, Gurnam Singh and Ashok Kumar, were discovered on February 22, 2023, at a border check post near Pakistan.
- 03Ranjit Singh, the main accused, was killed in an alleged police encounter shortly after his arrest, raising allegations of police misconduct from his family.
- 04Allegations against the police include threats to witnesses and tampering with evidence to influence the judicial inquiry into Ranjit Singh's death.
- 05The police have arrested three additional suspects, including two key accused, while one accused remains at large.
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In Gurdaspur, Punjab, police have missed the 90-day deadline to file a chargesheet regarding the February 22 murders of two policemen, Gurnam Singh and Ashok Kumar, at a border check post. The police have requested an extension, citing 13 pending investigative tasks, including the need for forensic reports and the examination of electronic data related to the accused. The main accused, Ranjit Singh, was killed in an alleged police encounter on February 25, raising serious allegations from his family about police misconduct, including threats to witnesses and evidence tampering. They claim that police officers are attempting to influence the judicial inquiry into Singh's death by linking him to other criminal activities. Despite these allegations, a senior police officer has denied any wrongdoing, asserting that the investigation is being conducted professionally. Meanwhile, the police have arrested three additional suspects, including two key accused, while one suspect remains at large. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between law enforcement and the families involved, as well as concerns over police accountability in Punjab.
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The investigation's delay may affect public trust in law enforcement and raise concerns about police accountability in Punjab.
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