Punjab Police Resolves Seehan Daud Child Abduction Case Within 24 Hours

Mar13,2025 | Vishav Deepak Shouri | Patiala

– No place for anti-social elements in Punjab: DIG Mandeep Singh Sidhu – Kidnapper killed in police encounter near Mandaur; ₹1 crore ransom demanded – CM Bhagwant Singh Mann and DGP Gaurav Yadav personally supervised the operation Patiala, March 13: In a major breakthrough, Punjab Police successfully rescued 7-year-old Bhawkirat Singh from Seehan Daud (Khanna) within 24 hours of his abduction. The operation resulted in the elimination of a kidnapper in a police encounter near Mandour Khera on Nabha Road, while three police personnel sustained injuries. Addressing a press conference at Police Lines, Patiala, DIG Patiala Range Mandeep Singh Sidhu reaffirmed Punjab Police’s commitment to public safety, stating that Punjab has no place for kidnappers and anti-social elements. He emphasized that CM Bhagwant Singh Mann and DGP Gaurav Yadav personally oversaw the operation. In recognition of the swift action, the DGP has announced a ₹10 lakh cash reward and promotions for the personnel involved. DIG Sidhu revealed that Khanna, Malerkotla, and Patiala Police worked in coordination to recover the child safely. He commended the officers for their professionalism, calling Punjab Police one of the most competent forces in the country. The operation was led overnight by SSP Khanna Dr. Jyoti Yadav, SSP Patiala Dr. Nanak Singh, and SSP Malerkotla Gagan Ajit Singh, who relentlessly pursued the suspects. He said that on the evening of March 12, two unidentified motorcycle-borne kidnappers abducted Bhawkirat Singh while he was playing outside his house in Seehan Daud, Khanna. They later demanded a ₹1 crore ransom. Acting on intelligence, police tracked the kidnappers to village Mandour on Nabha Road. When confronted, they attempted to flee in a Fortuner SUV and opened fire on the police. In retaliatory action, Jaspreet Singh (son of Sukhwinder Singh, resident of Seehan Daud) was neutralized. His accomplices, Harpreet Singh (son of Manjit Singh) and Ravi Bhinder (son of Dharmpal, resident of Amargarh), were arrested. A 32-bore pistol and a motorcycle used in the crime were recovered, DIG added. DIG Sidhu acknowledged the contributions of Inspector Shaminder Singh (CIA Patiala Incharge), Inspector Binny Dhillon (Special Branch Incharge), and Inspector Harry Boparai. He said that the injured police personnel include Constable Rupinder Singh, Home Guards jawans Shivji Giri and Baljinder Singh. DIG Sidhu reiterated Punjab Police’s dedication to public safety and swift justice. He praised the seamless coordination between different police units, ensuring the safe return of Bhawkirat Singh.