Notorious criminal dies during treatment after injured in police action following attack on police
Dilbag Singh
Notorious criminal dies during treatment after injured in police action following attack on police
NAKODAR /JALANDHAR 6 JUNE
Jalandhar Rural Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) H.S Virk stated that on June 5, 2026, Mehatpur SHO Aman Sainni along with a police party, was on duty for patrolling and checking suspicious persons in area.
During this excise a reliable informer informed the police that Lovepreet Singh alias Labha, son of Pippal Singh, resident of Bangiwal village wanted in murder bid case and involved in cases related to drug trafficking and violent offences, was present near his residence. Acting on the information, Inspector Aman Saini along with the police party reached the accused’s residence at approximately 7:30 PM. Lovepreet Singh alias Labha was found present in the courtyard of his house and attempted to flee upon noticing the police party.
SSP said that when senior constable Sukhwinder Singh and constable Inderjit Singh attempted to apprehend him, he allegedly engaged in a physical scuffle with the police personnel.
Harvinder Singh Virk further stated that upon hearing the commotion, Lovepreet Singh’s mother, Kuldeep Kaur, his sister, Gagandeep Kaur alias Gagan, along with several other individuals, gathered at the spot and allegedly attacked the police party with sticks and other deadly weapons. The crowd obstructed the police operation, and some unidentified persons allegedly assaulted ASI Sukhwant Singh and tore his uniform while he was performing official duty.
The SSP stated that Lovepreet Singh alias Labha and his associates allegedly launched an attack on senior constable Sukhwinder Singh with sharp-edged weapons with the intention of causing grievous injury. During the incident, an unidentified person from the crowd allegedly fired a gunshot. To safeguard his life and secure the government-issued weapon, senior constable Sukhwinder Singh initially fired one round in the air. However, the attackers did not retreat.
During the confrontation, Lovepreet Singh allegedly attempted to snatch the government weapon. Considering the grave situation and acting in self-defence as well as for the protection of fellow police personnel, two rounds were fired in response. The shots struck Lovepreet Singh in the thigh, resulting in injuries.
The SSP further informed that the police party immediately attempted to shift the injured accused to a hospital for medical treatment. However, family members of the accused and other individuals allegedly obstructed the process. Subsequently, with the assistance of respected persons from the village, the injured accused was transported to the hospital, and the injured police personnel were also admitted for treatment. During treatment, Lovepreet Singh alias Labha succumbed to his injuries.
SSP said a case under section 109,121(1),131,132,191(2),191 (3),221,224,262,263,351(3) BNS and sections 25/27-54-59 Arms Act and section 63 of the Punjab Police Act 2007 has been registered at Police Station Mehatpur under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), against Kuldeep Kaur wife of Pippal Singh, Gagandeep Kaur alias Gagan daughter of Pippal Singh, Lovepreet Singh alias Labha son of Pippal Singh, and four other unidentified persons. .
SSP Jalandhar Rural stated that Lovepreet Singh alias Labha and several members of his family are involved in many criminal cases.
