Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Police’s Counter Intelligence unit in Jalandhar, in a joint operation with the Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), has arrested a key accused in the Mad Sandhu murder case from Mumbai. The accused, identified as Jobanpreet, was apprehended with three pistols, five magazines and 11 cartridges, police said.
According to the preliminary investigation, Jobanpreet allegedly played a role in transporting weapons and arranging finances and logistical support for the shooters on the instructions of handlers based abroad.
Accused Linked to Three Firing Incidents
Investigators have also linked the accused to three firing incidents related to extortion in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district. According to the police, Jobanpreet confessed to his involvement in these incidents during the preliminary investigation.
The recovery of the firearms and ammunition is expected to form part of the ongoing probe into the murder case and the alleged network supporting criminal activities in the region.
Probe Underway to Trace Wider Network
Punjab Police said further investigation is in progress to identify other individuals connected to the case and establish the network’s backward and forward linkages. Investigators are examining the alleged roles of those involved in the movement of weapons, financial arrangements and operational assistance.
The arrest forms part of the Punjab Police’s continuing efforts to investigate organised crime and identify networks allegedly operating under the direction of foreign-based handlers.
Further details are expected to emerge as investigators pursue leads and examine the evidence gathered during the operation.
