Mumbai: 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 preliminary investigations, Jobanpreet allegedly helped transport weapons and arrange finances and logistical support for the shooters on the instructions of handlers based abroad. Investigators are examining his alleged role in the murder and the wider network connected to the case.
What Is Jobanpreet’s Alleged Role In The Mad Sandhu Murder Case?
Police said preliminary investigations indicate that Jobanpreet allegedly facilitated the movement of weapons and arranged financial and logistical support for the shooters.
Investigators are now examining the alleged links between the accused, the shooters and handlers based abroad. The recovered firearms and ammunition are also expected to be examined as part of the ongoing probe.
The exact nature of the evidence against Jobanpreet and the extent of his alleged involvement will be established through further investigation and legal proceedings.
What Was Recovered From The Accused In Mumbai?
According to Punjab Police, the joint operation led to the recovery of:
- Three pistols
- Five magazines
- Eleven cartridges
The recovery is being investigated in connection with the murder case and the alleged criminal network. Further details about the firearms, including their origin and whether they were used in any of the incidents under investigation, have not been provided in the initial information.
Is Jobanpreet Linked To Three Firing Incidents In Tarn Taran?
Investigators have also linked Jobanpreet to three firing incidents in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district that were allegedly connected to extortion.
Police said he admitted involvement in the incidents during preliminary questioning. The allegations are part of the ongoing investigation and have not been established through a court verdict.
Investigators are examining whether the incidents share common links, including the alleged movement of weapons, financial arrangements and instructions from people operating from outside India.
What Happens Next In The Mad Sandhu Murder Probe?
Punjab Police said further investigation is underway to identify other suspects and establish the network’s backward and forward linkages.
The probe is expected to focus on the alleged supply of weapons, financial support and logistical assistance, as well as any connections between the murder case and the firing incidents in Tarn Taran.
The joint operation involving Punjab Police and Mumbai ATS is part of the continuing investigation into the case. More details may emerge as investigators analyse the evidence and question the accused.
