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3 weeks on, police yet to present challan
PK Jaiswar
Tribune News Service

Amritsar, December 24
Despite the fact that all the accused involved in the broad daylight killing of ASI Ravinderpal Singh three weeks ago have been arrested, the police is yet to finalise its report and present a ‘challan’ in court.

The investigating officials said that the main reason behind the delay was the still-awaited forensic report of the arms used in the crime.

Meanwhile, the fifth accused Sandeep Rampal, alias Sunny, who was arrested by the police from Madhya Pradesh three days ago was today remanded in 14-day judicial custody by a local court.

ASI Ravinderpal Singh was gunned down by SAD leader Ranjit Singh Rana (now expelled) at Chheharta on December 5. The accused, along with his four accomplices, has been stalking Ravinderpal Singh’s daughter since December 1.

The victim Robinjit Kaur had lodged a complaint with the Chheharta police in this regard but had evinced no response. When Ravinderpal tried to stop him from harassing her, he and his companions allegedly shot him dead.

HS Brar, ADCP Crime who is investigating the case, clarified that there was no delay in the probe.

“We have already completed 75-80 per cent of the investigation. Only some minor technical details are left. Those will be finalised in next couple of days,” said Brar.

He hoped that the police would be able to present the ‘challan’ in court within a week.

About a speedy trial, he said that there were certain provisions in the criminal procedure code (CrPC) for a speedy trial of a case. “But our primary aim - at this time - is to present the ‘challan’ in court. Then, we will make efforts for a speedy trial,” he said.