The investigation into the murder of commission agent (Arhtiya) Harish Chandra (60), which took place on Wednesday in the Rajpura area of Samba district, is currently underway. The cremation of the agent’s body was performed on Thursday. A large number of locals and family members attended the funeral, where the atmosphere remained somber.
Following the incident, the police administration also appeared to swing into action. Additional SP Garu Ram visited the crime scene, met with the deceased’s family members, and offered them his condolences and support. He assured the family that the matter is being investigated thoroughly and that strict action will be taken against the culprits.
The family members urged the police to ensure that the accused receive severe punishment as soon as possible. Meanwhile, locals also expressed their outrage over the incident and demanded that security arrangements be strengthened. Police officials stated that one individual has been arrested in connection with the case. The investigation remains ongoing, and action is being taken after taking all aspects of the matter into consideration.
What is the Case?
According to reports, Harish Chandra (60) was returning home to Rajpura from Diyalachak in his car after finishing his work at the mandi (market). The accused, Arjun Kumar, was accompanying him. At a secluded spot near Chak Lala, the accused attacked the commission agent with a sharp-edged weapon and murdered him. Upon receiving the information, the police immediately rushed to the scene and initiated an investigation. Acting swiftly, the police arrested the accused, Arjun Kumar, a resident of Bhaiya in Hiranagar.