Barnala Police’s Claim – Killed for ₹5.5 Lakh: DIG Says – Weapon was brought from Ludhiana; Every angle including the MLA dispute, will be investigated.
Reporters were informed by DIG Kuldeep Chahal that the bullet entered via the stomach and left through the skull.
In Sehna, Barnala, Punjab, the murder case of Sukhwinder Singh Kalkata, son of a former Sarpanch, has become more intense. The family has stopped the Barnala-Faridkot route and claims a political conspiracy in the case. According to Kalkata’s brother, it was a political murder that was carried out by offering a contract (supari).
Three people, including the shooter, have been taken into custody by the police in this instance. According to the police, the investigation showed that the murder was committed in connection with a financial transaction (rupees ka len-den). An old video of a dispute between the deceased and AAP MLA Labh Singh Ugoke also went viral around this period.
According to the DIG, every possibility is being looked into to prevent the spread of untrue rumours. DIG Chahal’s Main Takeaways on the Kolkata Murder… Three suspects are taken into custody: In this regard, DIG Kuldeep Chahal stated, “Three suspects have been taken into custody by the police.” Their names are Jagwinder Singh, Gurdeep Deepi, and the deceased Harjinder Singh, also known as Jindi. Harjinder Singh, also known as Jindi, was the primary suspect who fired the shot.
Murder as a result of a financial transaction: The investigation revealed that they were at odds and hostile towards one another over financial transactions. The murder of Sukhvinder Kolkata occurred as the same topic was being discussed. When questioned about the sum, DIG only mentioned the murder.
DIG Chahal stated, “There was a dispute over ₹5 to ₹5.5 lakh, but we cannot give the exact amount.”
Political plot has not yet surfaced: DIG Chahal responded to the claim of a political conspiracy made by protesters by saying that police had detained and questioned the suspects. As of right now, no such information has surfaced. The deceased had an opinion on everything and was an activist and outspoken individual. As a result, he might have been the inspiration behind the entire event.
We have witnesses to the shooting, including the person in front of whom the gunshot occurred, according to the DIG. For security concerns, his name is not being revealed at this time. In response to the inquiry concerning the shooter, DIG stated that no additional tests would be carried out. “We will conduct his medical, and many things will become clear in that.”
Kolkata failed to submit the licence despite having sold the revolver: The DIG was questioned if his firearms licence had been removed by the police. He brushed this off as unfounded. “We have examined the documents,” Chahal stated. In 2025, Kolkata submitted an application for a new DC (Deputy Commissioner) pass with a NOC (No Objection Certificate). He applied for a new firearm after deciding to sell his old revolver. The licence for Kolkata lasted until 2029.
Will confirm the security request: In response to the inquiry on whether or not to provide security for Kolkata, the DIG stated, ‘The individuals with whom he had a disagreement remained in Kolkata for a full day. This incident occurred without warning. He had a common acquaintance who killed him.
Barnala SSP will respond to that query, but those who were accompanying him were responsible for the murder. Anyone can experience this. The security application from Kolkata will be checked.
Shot with a .32 bore handgun: The DIG stated that the accused imported a .32 bore pistol from Ludhiana, which was used in the shooting. Along with this, 15 days ago, Jagwinder Singh was also taken into custody for unlawfully possessing weapons.
We’ll look at everything, including the Ungoke video: DIG Chahal stated, “We don’t want to leave any angle that might lead to some kind of misunderstanding,” in reference to the recordings depicting an earlier argument or animosity with MLA Labh Singh Ungoke. We’ll question the accused appropriately, and we’ll let the media know any information that comes to light.”
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