Punjab DGP assures thorough investigation in Sudhir Suri murder case

A day after Shiv Sena leader Sudhir Suri was shot dead in Amritsar, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav has assured thorough investigation into the matter. DGP said that all the possible angles and conspiracies will be investigated into the murder of the Shiv Sena leader.  He also mentioned that the accused has been arrested and has […]

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by Jasleen Kaur Gulati - November 5, 2022, 11:04 am

A day after Shiv Sena leader Sudhir Suri was shot dead in Amritsar, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav has assured thorough investigation into the matter. DGP said that all the possible angles and conspiracies will be investigated into the murder of the Shiv Sena leader.  He also mentioned that the accused has been arrested and has been charged with murder under the section 302 of Indian Penal Code.

“It is an unfortunate incident and we condemn it strongly. I have come to review the situation on the spot where the unfortunate incident happened. The assailant has been arrested on the spot and an FIR under Section 302 has been against the accused. The investigation is being done. All the angles including conspiracies behind the murder and all those who are behind the incident are being probed,” said DGP Yadav.

DGP Yadav also urged people to maintain peace as the police has taken the matter into their hands and situation is under control following the off guard incident.

“Media has been appealed not to spread fake and incomplete information or action will be taken against them under IT ACT,” he further said.

He also stated that Suri’s family will be provided security as the priority of the police is to maintain peace and harmony.

“Investigation has just started and I assure that investigation will be carried out in a transparent manner,” he added.

Shiv Sena leader Sudhir Suri was shot dead in broad daylight in Amritsar. Soon after the incident, Suri was taken to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The firing took place during an agitation. However the accused was arrested then and there and weapons were also recovered from the accused.