Weapons of Muktsar Akali chief seized
Muktsar, February 21
The Nationwide Investigation Company (NIA) at present carried out raids at two locations within the district and reportedly seized some information and weapons.
Whereas one group carried out a raid on the residence of Akali chief Lakhvir Singh Lakhi Kingra, a former president of the Gidderbaha Truck Union, Peori Street in Gidderbaha, one other group raided the residence of a homicide accused Gurmeet Singh at Roranwali village.
Lakhi Kingra informed the media that the group seized 9 rifles, pistols and revolvers and a cell phone from his residence. “9 weapons registered within the identify of me, my brother and 4 different individuals staying with us have been authorized and seized at present. Even the arms licences are renewed as much as 2025. The group additionally took away my cellphone. I didn’t elevate any objection, however assured them that I’ll cooperate with the group. My father has additionally served within the police.”
Equally, Dana Ram, sarpanch of Roranwali village, mentioned, “The NIA group got here to the residence of Gurmeet Singh early this morning and requested him some questions associated to a SIM card.
Gurmeet, nonetheless, maintained that he was not utilizing that SIM card for the previous seven months. “I, together with a panchayat member, was current there. Later, the group took Gurmeet to the Lambi police station,” mentioned sarpanch.