Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh/Patiala, March 13-
In a major breakthrough, Punjab Police successfully rescued 7-year-old Bhawkirat Singh from Seehan Daud (Khanna) within 24 hours of his abduction. The operation resulted in the elimination of a kidnapper in a police encounter near Mandour Khera on Nabha Road, while three police personnel sustained injuries.
Addressing a press conference at Police Lines, Patiala, DIG Patiala Range Mandeep Singh Sidhu reaffirmed Punjab Police’s commitment to public safety, stating that Punjab has no place for kidnappers and anti-social elements.
In recognition of the swift action, the DGP has announced a 10 lakh cash reward and promotions for the personnel involved. He said that on the evening of March 12, two unidentified motorcycle-borne kidnappers abducted Bhawkirat Singh while he was playing outside his house in Seehan Daud, Khanna. They later demanded a 1 crore ransom.
His accomplices, Harpreet Singh (son of Manjit Singh) and Ravi Bhinder (son of Dharmpal, resident of Amargarh), were arrested. A 32-bore pistol and a motorcycle used in the crime were recovered, DIG added.