Punjab Police Officer's Son Fires at Cop During Weapon Recovery in Chandigarh
· India · Indian Express, ABC News (AU)
Manmehar Preet Singh, 25, alias Mann, the son of a serving Punjab Police officer, allegedly fired at a police officer during a weapon-recovery operation in Chandigarh's Sector 50 forest area. The incident occurred while police were investigating the murder of 17-year-old Naitik Khandelwal. Mann's shot hit the Assistant Sub-Inspector's bulletproof jacket, leaving him unhurt. Police retaliated, shooting Mann in the leg, and he was subsequently overpowered and taken for medical treatment. Mann and his brother, Arsh Mehar, 21, were arrested on Friday in connection with Khandelwal's murder, which police suspect stemmed from an old rivalry.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the dangers faced by law enforcement during investigations and raises concerns about the alleged involvement of a police officer's son in serious crimes, including murder and firing at police. The suspected links to gangster networks further underscore the complexity of the ongoing investigation.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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