Accused Were Being Brought from Jammu on Transit Remand

Chandigarh, 18 June (H.S.): In the Janaki Das murder case, two of the three arrested shooters were injured

in police firing after allegedly attempting to escape from custody while being

transported from Jammu to Chandigarh.

Chandigarh Police had taken the three accused on transit

remand from Jammu and were bringing them to Chandigarh for further

investigation. During the journey, the accused allegedly tried to flee police

custody.

Police officials said that they initially attempted to

stop the accused, but when they failed to comply, the police opened fire in

self-defense and to prevent their escape. As a result, two accused, identified

as Aryan and Sunny Mehra, sustained bullet

injuries in their legs.

Both injured accused were immediately shifted to a

nearby hospital, where they are currently undergoing treatment. Doctors have

reportedly stated that their condition is stable and they are out of danger.

The third accused was successfully overpowered by the

police and remains in custody.

The accused were arrested in connection with the broad

daylight murder of Janaki Das, a cashier at Shri Kumar

Medical Hall in Chandigarh's Sector 11. The shocking incident had created

panic in the city after unidentified assailants entered the area and shot

Janaki Das dead.

Following the murder, Chandigarh Police launched an

extensive investigation and conducted raids across multiple states. During the

probe, investigators discovered a Jammu and Kashmir link to the crime. Special

police teams subsequently carried out operations in the region and arrested

Aryan, Sunny Mehra, and another accused.

The police are continuing their investigation to determine the motive behind

the murder and to identify any other individuals involved in the conspiracy.

Hindusthan Samachar / GURSHARAN SINGH