Couple killed over enmity in Muktsar, five booked

MUKTSAR: A married couple was allegedly killed over land dispute at Lundewala village in Gidderbaha sub-division in Muktsar on Friday. The victims are Jaswinder Singh, who was in his early forties and his wife Sukhpal Kaur in late thirties. Accused Rajveer Singh, cousin of Jaswinder, and his sons opened fire at Jaswinder and his wife Sukhpal. The couple died on the spot.

Police have booked five persons in connection with the murder. Kin of the deceased said Jaswinder was locked in a land dispute with Rajveer. It was later resolved, they claimed. “The family of the deceased should get justice,” they demanded.

Gidderbaha deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Gurtej Singh said, “The murder is over old enmity. The victim had recently filed a legal case over land against the accused. While Jaswinder received one bullet in his head, the accused pumped four bullets into Sukhpal. A case has been registered against Rajveer, his three sons and wife.”

MAN KILLS WIFE AFTER ARGUMENT IN MOGA

MOGA: A 38-year-old man on Friday allegedly killed his wife after having a heated argument with her at Tarewala village in Moga district.

The deceased was identified as Kamaljit Kaur (37) who worked as a domestic help in the locality.

The incident took place around 4pm and the accused, Ekonkar Singh, fled from the spot after committing the crime.

After getting receiving information, police rushed to the spot and started investigations. The victim’s body was sent to the civil hospital for post-mortem examination.

The police found in their preliminary probe that the couple was not in good terms for the past few days and the husband was suspecting his wife of having in an extra-marital affair.

“After a heated argument, Ekonkar hit her on the head with a wooden log, leading to her death,” said deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Paramjit Singh Sandhu.

A case was registered under Section 302 (murder) of the Indian Penal Code at the Moga city police station.