24-yr-old murdered in Chamkaur Sahib

A 24-year-old youth of Rurki Heerana village falling under Chamkaur Sahib police station was murdered on Saturday night. His cousin has been booked for murder.

A 24-year-old youth of Rurki Heerana village falling under Chamkaur Sahib police station was murdered on Saturday night. His cousin has been booked for murder.

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According to the police, Sukhwinder Singh, who was a drug addict had an altercation with his cousin Jaswinder Singh which led to a scuffle. When Sukhwinder began hurling bricks and stones on Jaswinder’s house, the latter tried to stop him. Following this, he hit Jaswinder on the head with a brick, said the police, leading to grievous injuries. He was rushed to Chamkaur Sahib civil hospital where he was declared dead.

Police have registered a case under Section 302 (murder) of the Indian Penal Code against Sukhwinder Singh, who is absconding.