Former Punjab IG Amar Singh Chahal (file picture)
Former Inspector Common of Police (IG) Amar Singh Chahal shot himself in Patiala, Punjab, utilizing a safety guard’s revolver. He sustained critical accidents and was instantly admitted to Park Hospital within the metropolis.
Earlier than the incident, Chahal reportedly wrote a 12-page suicide be aware addressed to Punjab Police DGP Gaurav Yadav. Police sources stated the be aware mentions a web-based fraud case involving Rs 8.10 crore. Chahal had been residing in Patiala since his retirement from the IG place.
Patiala SSP Varun Sharma stated, “On receiving details about the capturing, police groups rushed to Chahal’s residence to offer help.”
Connection to Behbal Kalan and Kotkapura instances
Amar Singh Chahal was an accused within the 2015 Behbal Kalan and Kotkapura capturing instances in Faridkot, which resulted within the deaths of two individuals. On February 24, 2023, Punjab Police’s Particular Investigation Staff (SIT) filed a chargesheet in Faridkot court docket. The SIT was led by then ADGP LK Yadav.
The chargesheet reportedly included the names of a number of outstanding politicians and senior cops. Amongst these named had been former Chief Minister Prakash Singh Badal, his son and former House Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, former DGP Sumedh Singh Saini, IG Paramraj Singh Umranangal, former DIG Amar Singh Chahal, former SSP Sukhminder Singh Mann, and SSP Charanjit Singh Sharma.
The small print of the suicide be aware and the investigation into the alleged on-line fraud are nonetheless being verified by authorities.
Former IG Amar Singh Chahal writes suicide be aware…
