In a significant breakthrough, the Jalandhar police have cracked the murder case of a man in the Karthala area, with crucial evidence coming from closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage. The incident, which sent shockwaves through the locality, saw the victim brutally attacked and left to die on a roadside.
The Grisly Discovery and Initial Investigation
The case unfolded when police received information about a body found lying in a pool of blood near a liquor vend on Kapurthala Road in the Karthala region. The victim was later identified as Manpreet Singh, a 32-year-old resident of Noorwala village. Upon arriving at the scene, investigators from the Sadar police station initiated proceedings under Section 302 (murder) of the Indian Penal Code.
Initial inquiries presented a challenge, as there were no immediate eyewitnesses to the violent act. The police team, led by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Mukhwinder Singh Bhullar, quickly expanded the scope of their investigation. They began a meticulous scan of the area, focusing on gathering any available electronic evidence that could shed light on the crime.
CCTV Footage Provides the Crucial Lead
The investigative efforts bore fruit when officers located and examined footage from several CCTV cameras installed near the crime scene. This electronic eye proved to be the turning point in the case. The footage clearly captured the sequence of events leading to the murder.
The video evidence showed that on the night of the incident, the victim, Manpreet Singh, was present at the liquor vend. An argument erupted between him and another individual, identified as Rajan, also known as Kaka, a resident of Udhopur village. The altercation quickly escalated into a physical confrontation.
The CCTV footage graphically showed Rajan attacking Manpreet Singh with a sharp-edged weapon, inflicting fatal injuries. After the assault, the suspect fled the scene, leaving the victim bleeding profusely on the roadside. This visual evidence provided the police with a clear identity of the perpetrator and a definitive account of the crime's motive and execution.
Swift Arrest and Ongoing Probe
Armed with this irrefutable evidence, the police launched a manhunt for Rajan. Acting on specific intelligence and tips, a special team succeeded in locating and apprehending the suspect. He was taken into custody and formally arrested in connection with the murder.
SSP Mukhwinder Singh Bhullar confirmed that the accused has been charged with murder. While the primary motive appears to be a sudden quarrel, police are delving deeper into the background of both individuals to uncover any prior enmity or underlying issues that may have contributed to the violent outburst. The murder weapon used in the commission of the crime is also a key focus of the ongoing investigation.
The swift resolution of this case highlights the increasing importance of surveillance technology in modern policing. The presence of functional CCTV cameras in the area provided the critical lead that transformed a seemingly blind case into one with a clear suspect and narrative. This incident is likely to prompt calls for enhanced public area surveillance in other parts of the city to deter such violent crimes and aid in faster justice.
