Shaurya Chakra awardee Balwinder Singh Bhikhiwind, who had fought bravely against terrorism for years and was repeatedly attacked by terrorists in the terror-infested area, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Tarn Taran district on Friday.
Many documentaries have been made on his bravery.
Only a year ago, the security cover to 62-year-old awardee was withdrawn by the State Government on the recommendation of Tarn Taran police.
Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Friday ordered the constitution of a Special Investigative Team (SIT), headed by DIG Ferozepur, to probe all angles of the fatal attack on Balwinder Singh.
The motorcycle-borne miscreants attacked Balwinder when he was at his office, adjoining his home, in the district’s Bhikhiwind village, the police said, adding that the accused then fled the spot.
Condoling the death of Balwinder, the CM has directed DGP Dinkar Gupta to ensure speedy investigation to identify and bring the culprits to book at the earliest.
CCTV footage from the area shows that two unknown assailants arrived at the house of the deceased in the morning and one of them entered the premises and fired at Balwinder Singh at point-blank range. The details of the vehicle and its registration number are being probed, said the DGP.
A case under sections 302, 34, of the Indian Penal Code and 25, 27 of the Arms Act has been registered against unknown persons.