Raghbir Singh Brar
Faridkot
Under the campaign launched by Punjab Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann to make Punjab crime-free, and as per the directions of DGP Punjab Sh. Gaurav Yadav, strict action is being taken against criminal elements with a policy of zero tolerance. In this series, Faridkot Police achieved major success by arresting 03 accused belonging to Davinder Bambiha group in connection with a ₹1 crore extortion case. Among the arrested is Ramjot Singh alias Jot (resident of Moga), who fired at the police party during weapon recovery. He was overpowered after sustaining injuries in retaliatory action. This information was shared by Dr. Pragya Jain, SSP Faridkot. SSP Dr. Pragya Jain informed that in April, an extortion case was reported in Kotkapura by the Bambiha gang operatives. In this regard, FIR No. 95 dated 29.04.2025 under Sections 308(2), 352(2) BNS was registered at Police Station City Kotkapura. When the extortion money was not paid, on the night of 1 September, the accused attempted to fire outside the victim’s house. During the investigation, under the supervision of SP (Investigation) Sh. Sandeep Kumar, DSP (Investigation) Sh. Arun Mundan, and DSP Kotkapura Sh. Jatinder Singh, police teams of CIA Faridkot and Police Station City Kotkapura, using technical inputs and human intelligence, arrested 02 accused—Sandeep Singh alias Lovely and Ramjot Singh alias Jot—on 07.09.2025 from Lakkar Dana Mandi, Kotkapura. Both are residents of Moga district. Further investigation revealed that the crime was committed at the behest of gangsters Sima Behbal and Jass Bahibal of the Davinder Bambiha gang. The weapons were supplied by Malkit Singh of Moga district, who was brought on production warrant from Central Jail Faridkot on 08.09.2025. SSP Faridkot Dr. Pragya Jain stated that during interrogation on police remand, the accused disclosed that the .32 bore pistol used in the firing was hidden near Dhilwan-Sivia Road canal. When the police team took accused Ramjot Singh alias Jot for recovery today, he tried to escape and fired at the police party with the hidden pistol. In retaliation, police fired back, injuring the accused, who was then overpowered. From the spot, police recovered the .32 bore pistol and live cartridges. It is noteworthy that Ramjot Singh already has a criminal record. He was previously booked in 03 cases under NDPS Act, Arms Act, and other serious charges. He was released from Faridkot Jail on 30 July, just a month before this incident. Similarly, accused Malkit Singh also has 05 cases registered against him under NDPS Act, Arms Act, attempt to murder, and other serious offences. The third accused, Sandeep Singh, has one criminal case registered against him. SSP Dr. Pragya Jain further added that the investigation is ongoing, and other accused involved in this case will also be arrested soon. Faridkot Police is fully committed to maintaining law and order, ensuring public safety, and providing good governance with a zero-tolerance policy towards anyone disturbing peace.
