Patiala: Sikh Activist Bakshish Singh Survives 'Assassination Attempt' As Assailants Open Fire At His Car

Patiala News: Sikh activist Bakshish Singh escaped an alleged assassination attempt in Punjab after assailants fired at his car.

File Photo of Sikh activist Bakshish Singh

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Sikh activist Bakshish Singh narrowly escaped unhurt after unidentified assailants opened fire at his car in Punjab’s Patiala district, police said on Sunday. According to ABP Sanjha, unidentified assailants fired at Bakshish Singh near Patiala's new bus stand when he was returning from his village, Najamwala.  

The incident occurred around 1:30 am on the Patiala South Bypass road near Urban Estate. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Nanak Singh confirmed that an investigation is underway and an FIR has been lodged at the Urban Estate police station.  

According to police sources cited by news agency PTI, Baba Bakshish Singh, known for raising various issues, including the release of Bandi Singhs (Sikh prisoners), was returning to his residence in SST Nagar from Gurdwara Karhali Sahib, near Samana, when his car was attacked.  

PTI sources stated that two or three rounds were fired at Bakshish Singh's vehicle, but he managed to escape unscathed. Initial reports suggested that the assailants arrived in vehicles, including a Scorpio, a Brezza, and a Verna.  

Bandi Singhs refers to Sikh prisoners who, according to political parties like the Shiromani Akali Dal, remain in jail despite having completed their sentences.  

The investigation into the attack is ongoing. No injuries were reported.  

Punjab Police Arrest 5 Aides Of 2 Gangs, Accused Of Planning Targeted Killings 

In a separate development, five persons allegedly belonging to the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria and Amritpal Bath gangs, who had allegedly planned targeted killings, were arrested by the Punjab Police, officials informed on Sunday, as per PTI.

Four weapons were also seized from the arrested persons.

"In a major breakthrough, Tarn Taran Police arrested 5 associates of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria and Amritpal Bath gangs, seizing 4 weapons, including a Glock 9mm pistol,” Punjab’s Director General of Police, Gaurav Yadav, said in a post on X.

In a major breakthrough, @TarnTaranPolice arrests 5 associates of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria and Amritpal Bath Gangs, with seizure of 4 weapons, including a Glock 9mm pistol (Made in #USA)

Preliminary investigation reveals that they had planned targeted killings. Important… pic.twitter.com/YX6rmccYcm

— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) December 29, 2024

According to him, the preliminary probe suggested that the accused had planned targeted killings. Key details emerged about the shooter involved in a recent targeted murder by the gang in the Tarn Taran area. 

The top cop stated that further investigations are ongoing to trace their backward and forward linkages.