Punjab Police Cracks Jandiala Guru Councillor Murder Case in 8 Hours, Nabs 4 from Kishan Gang
CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, May 26, 2025 — In a significant breakthrough, the Punjab Police cracked the Jandiala Guru councillor murder case in under eight hours, arresting four operatives of the foreign-based Kishan Gang. The operation also led to the recovery of a Glock 9MM pistol and vehicles used in the crime, according to Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav.
The deceased, Harjinder Singh alias Bahman, a municipal councillor from Jandiala Guru, was shot dead in a targeted attack, sending shockwaves across the Amritsar district. The case has now emerged as a key example of swift and efficient law enforcement under the crime crackdown directive of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
Arrested Accused Linked to Organised Crime Network
The arrested individuals have been identified as:
- Jobanjit Singh alias Joban (22) – Resident of Nangal Guru village, Amritsar
- Amit (19) – Resident of Ghode Shah, Jandiala
- Gurpreet Singh alias Don (18) – Resident of Nawankot, Amritsar
- Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi (22) – Resident of Shekhupura, Jandiala Guru
The accused reportedly had direct ties to the foreign-based Kishan Gang, an emerging player in organised crime with transnational links.
“Within 8 hours, our team successfully apprehended all four accused involved in the murder of Councillor Harjinder Singh,” said DGP Gaurav Yadav. “This marks a major blow to the inter-gang rivalry that’s been destabilizing local communities.”
Encounter Leads to Shooter’s Arrest
According to Commissioner of Police Amritsar Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, the police used technical surveillance and intelligence inputs to trace the gang members to multiple locations.
- Jobanjit Singh was apprehended in village Dhunda (Tarn Taran)
- Amit and Gurpreet Don were arrested at a hotel near Mahna Singh Road, Amritsar
During a high-speed chase near Fatahpur, Gurpreet Gopi reportedly opened fire at police personnel. In retaliation, the SHO of Chheharta Police Station fired back, injuring Gopi in the leg. He is currently receiving treatment at Civil Hospital, Amritsar under police custody.
“The retaliation was purely in self-defence,” CP Bhullar confirmed. “Our priority was to apprehend the accused while ensuring public safety.”
Glock Pistol, Scooters Seized; NDPS Link Found
The police recovered:
- A 9MM Glock pistol, often used in high-profile contract killings
- A Honda Activa scooter and a motorcycle used during the execution of the crime
Further investigations revealed that Gurpreet Gopi has a criminal background, with previous cases registered under the NDPS Act. His mother and sister-in-law were also interrogated in connection to past drug investigations.
Legal Proceedings Underway
A case has been registered at Police Station Chheharta, Amritsar, under:
- Sections 103, 61(2), 351, 191(2), 191(3), 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
- Section 25 of the Arms Act
“We are now focusing on backward and forward linkages to the Kishan Gang and probing its funding, recruitment, and trans-border operations,” said DGP Yadav.
Operation Part of Punjab’s Statewide Anti-Crime Drive
This swift action is part of the ongoing State Anti-Gangster Drive, aiming to curb organised crime across Punjab. The state government has been under pressure to deliver strong law-and-order reforms amidst rising gang activity and drug-related violence.
This case serves as a model operation demonstrating how rapid coordination between local police units, intelligence cells, and law enforcement command can deliver immediate justice.