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Crime
Police File Murder Charges Against Gurkeerat Singh in Amritsar Elderly Woman's Killing
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 11:32 AM
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Police in Amritsar have registered a murder case against Gurkeerat Singh after CCTV footage showed him killing an elderly woman. The suspect allegedly tried to claim the victim’s house in his name.
A senior citizen was found dead in Amritsar, and CCTV footage captured the incident, leading police to investigate the case. The footage revealed Gurkeerat Singh as the perpetrator, who allegedly struck the victim and attempted to transfer ownership of her house to himself.
Based on the visual evidence, the police shifted the charge from Section 194, which covers attempts to commit murder, to a formal murder case under the Indian Penal Code. The investigation is now underway to gather further evidence and corroborate the footage.
Gurkeerat Singh is believed to have committed the act with the motive of acquiring the deceased woman’s property. Authorities are working to locate the suspect and secure any additional witnesses.
The case has been registered under the relevant criminal docket, and the police are urging anyone with information to come forward. The investigation continues as the authorities seek to bring the accused to justice.
Based on the visual evidence, the police shifted the charge from Section 194, which covers attempts to commit murder, to a formal murder case under the Indian Penal Code. The investigation is now underway to gather further evidence and corroborate the footage.
Gurkeerat Singh is believed to have committed the act with the motive of acquiring the deceased woman’s property. Authorities are working to locate the suspect and secure any additional witnesses.
The case has been registered under the relevant criminal docket, and the police are urging anyone with information to come forward. The investigation continues as the authorities seek to bring the accused to justice.