Punjab Police have arrested the third accused, Inderjit Singh, in connection with the shocking double murder of two police personnel in Gurdaspur district’s Adiya village.
The case, which has remained in the spotlight over the past week, relates to the killing of two police officials posted at a police outpost in the Durangla area on the night of February 21. The victims, identified as Gurnam Singh and Ashok Kumar, were shot dead in the line of duty, triggering widespread outrage across the district and raising serious concerns over security arrangements.
Confirming the arrest, Aditya, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Gurdaspur, stated that Inderjit Singh was apprehended from Amritsar. According to the police investigation, the accused was directly involved in the conspiracy and had allegedly planned the murders along with the main accused.
Earlier, the police had arrested Dilawar Singh in connection with the case. During his recent court statement, Dilawar Singh made significant disclosures, claiming that the shots were fired by Ranjit Singh and Inderjit Singh. However, he maintained that he was not directly involved in the shooting and was merely present at the scene.
The brutal double murder sent shockwaves across Punjab and intensified scrutiny of law and order in the region. Police officials stated that further investigations are underway to uncover the full extent of the conspiracy and ensure strict legal action against all those involved.
