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Sikh activist Bakshish Singh survived an ‘assassination attempt’ when attackers opened fire on his car

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Sikh activist Bakshish Singh survived an ‘assassination attempt’ when attackers opened fire on his car

Sikh activist Bakshish Singh narrowly escaped injury after unidentified assailants opened fire on his car in Punjab’s Patiala district, police said on Sunday. According to ABP Sanjha, unidentified assailants shot at Bakshish Singh near the new Patiala bus stand when he was returning from his village Najamwala.

The incident took place around 1.30 am on the Patiala Southern Bypass near Urban Estate. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Nanak Singh confirmed that an investigation is underway and an FIR has been lodged at the Urban Estate Police Station.

According to police sources quoted by news agency PTI, Baba Bakshish Singh, known for raising various issues including the release of Bandi Singhs (Sikh prisoners), was returning to his residence in SST Nagar from Gurdwara Karhali Sahib, near Samana, when his car was attacked.

PTI sources said two or three bullets were fired at Bakshish Singh’s vehicle but he managed to escape unharmed. Initial reports suggested that the attackers arrived in vehicles including Scorpio, Brezza and Verna.

Bandi Singhs refers to Sikh prisoners who, according to political parties such as the Shiromani Akali Dal, remain in prison despite serving their sentences.

The investigation into the attack is ongoing. No injuries were reported.

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Punjab police arrest 5 associates of 2 gangs accused of planning targeted killings

In a separate development, Punjab Police arrested five people allegedly belonging to the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria and Amritpal Bath gangs who were allegedly planning targeted killings, authorities told PTI on Sunday.

Four weapons were also seized from the detainees.

“In a major breakthrough, Tarn Taran Police have arrested 5 associates of Jaggu Bhagwanpuria and Amritpal Bath gangs, seizing 4 weapons including a 9mm Glock pistol,” said Director General of Punjab Police Gaurav Yadav in a post on X.

According to him, preliminary investigation suggested that the accused was planning targeted killings. Key details have emerged about the gunman involved in a recent targeted murder by a gang in the Tarn Taran area.

The top cop said further investigations were underway to trace their backward and forward links.