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Punjab’s Machhiwara resident and notorious gangster Sukhdev Singh alias Vicky met his end in a crossfire with Ludhiana Police’s CIA team. The police had been on the trail of this gang for an extended period due to their involvement in numerous crimes, including shootings and robberies. Three gang members were previously apprehended, and the fourth, Sukhdev alias Vicky, was pursued by the police. In an attempt to arrest him, he opened fire, injuring an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI), leading to his neutralization in the crossfire, as informed by Ludhiana Commissioner of Police Kuldeep Singh Chahal.
Key Shooter Jassa Happowal Arrested for Involvement in Six Murders
Chahal revealed that Sukhdev Singh alias Vicky faced over 20 criminal cases and was responsible for injuring a chemist shop owner during a recent robbery of Rs 1.30 lakh. The police had already eliminated two gangsters in an encounter near Sahnewal last month. Karanjit Singh alias Jassa Happowal, a key shooter associated with gangster Rajesh Kumar alias Sonu Khatri and terrorist Harvinder Rinda, was arrested on November 30 for his involvement in six murder cases. The police recovered a China-made .30 calibre pistol and five live cartridges based on information provided by Singh, who attempted to escape custody, resulting in injuries sustained in both legs during the crossfire.
AGTF Official Injured in Crossfire During Gangster’s Arrest
Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav emphasized that Singh is a “cold-blooded murderer,” and the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) team opened fire in the interest of public safety. Singh was admitted to a local hospital for treatment, and an AGTF official was also injured in the incident. A fresh case has been registered against Singh under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Arms Act at Dhakoli police station.
