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Two Held After Jalandhar Police Shootout in Adampur Murder Case

Police say a tip led them to the suspects returning to retrieve hidden weapons.

Overview

  • The arrested men were identified as Chandar Shekhar of Hoshiarpur and Jaspal Singh, alias Jassa, of Daroli Kalan.
  • Both were wanted in the January 16 killing of 26-year-old Kesar Dhami near Sant Baba Bhag Singh University in Adampur.
  • Police say the suspects opened fire when intercepted in Daroli Kalan, and a shot struck a police vehicle before officers returned fire.
  • Each suspect suffered gunshot wounds to the legs and was taken to a hospital under custody.
  • Officers recovered two pistols, cartridges, empty shells and a motorcycle, and registered a murder case under Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita along with Arms Act charges, with investigators citing old enmity as the initial motive.