Nizampur granthi's family leaves village

Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, December 24

After the arrest of the granthi today, an uneasy calm prevailed at Nizampur village in Kapurthala where a youth was killed for allegedly disrespecting Nishan Sahib on December 19.

Hours after the IG announced the granthi’s arrest, villagers were shocked to find the gurdwara locked this morning. Soon after Amarjit Singh’s arrest, his family left the gurdwara. As per reports, they were last seen loading their belongings on a mini truck. Amarjit Singh, who has three sons, lived at the gurdwara along with his two sons — one of whom is a kirtankar. His third son, who works with the Intelligence Department, is posted in Mohali.

Kapurthala killing

• The autopsy report of the deceased youth was handed over to police on Friday
• The report maintains the youth received 18 injuries
• Besides grievous and gaping wounds in the head, neck, chest, buttocks and arms, it established fractures in his neck and ribs
• Doctors say sharp-edged & pointed weapons seem to have caused the injuries

Former sarpanch Surinder Singh said: “We came to know about the granthi’s arrest and headed to the gurdwara where we found the doors locked. We have come to know the granthi’s family has left the gurdwara. Police have told us they have handed the keys of the gurdwara to a person from the neighbouring village. The family did not inform us before leaving. The granthi’s phone was also constantly switched off after the incident.” He added: “Amarjit has been doing sewa at the gurdwara for the past 15-16 years. His family was also here with him.”