Gujarat ATS arrests Punjab firing case accused Sukhpinder Singh from Palanpur hotel
Synopsis
Gujarat ATS tracked a Punjab-wanted gangster across five cities — Delhi, Hyderabad, Nanded, and finally Palanpur — before nabbing him at a hotel. Sukhpinder Singh, reportedly linked to the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang, had evaded police since a July firing in Batala and carries a criminal record spanning seven cases across two countries.
Key Takeaways
Gujarat ATS arrested Sukhpinder Singh alias Sukhi Singh from Hotel Sundara, Palanpur on 22 August 2025 .
Singh was wanted by Punjab Police in a firing case registered at Sekhwan Police Station, Batala .
He is reportedly associated with the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang and admitted to the 20 July firing near complainant Mehakdeepsinh's shelter.
Singh has criminal cases spanning 2018 to 2023 across Punjab and Gujarat, and served nine months in Dubai in a drugs case in 2021 .
Proceedings are underway to hand Singh over to Punjab Police for further legal action.
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) arrested Sukhpinder Singh alias Sukhi Singh, a wanted accused in a Batala firing case, after tracking him to Hotel Sundara in Palanpur on the evening of 22 August 2025. Singh, a native of Loh Chap village in Batala taluka, Gurdaspur district, Punjab, was wanted by Punjab Police in a case registered at Sekhwan Police Station, Batala.
How the Arrest Was Made
Superintendent of Police (SP) K. Siddharth received a tip-off that Singh was in the Palanpur area, which was relayed to senior officers. A team was subsequently formed under Siddharth's supervision and led by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Harsh Upadhyay. After verifying the information, the team raided Hotel Sundara and apprehended Singh, who was then brought to the Gujarat ATS office in Ahmedabad for questioning.
What Singh Disclosed During Questioning
During preliminary interrogation, Police Sub-Inspector M.L. Solanki learnt that Singh is reportedly associated with the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang. According to the ATS, Singh admitted to opening fire on 20 July near the shelter of complainant Mehakdeepsinh, along with associates Sahibdeep Singh, Gagandeep Singh, and Vikramjit Singh alias Vicky.
Singh told investigators that after the firing, he travelled with Vikramjit Singh to the house of the latter's paternal aunt, Harmeet Kaur, in Thikriwal village, Qadian taluka. There, he allegedly handed over his licensed .30-06 rifle to his cousin Manjot Singh. He then reportedly stayed near Kharar for seven to eight days before moving through Delhi, Hyderabad, and Nanded, Maharashtra, eventually reaching Palanpur.
Singh's Extensive Criminal History
Police records cited by the ATS reveal that Singh has been named in multiple criminal cases across states. These include cases at Dhariwal Police Station in 2018 for attempt to murder, criminal intimidation, criminal conspiracy, and Arms Act violations; at Civil Lines Batala Police Station in 2019 for attempt to murder, assault, and criminal intimidation; and at Amirgadh Police Station, Banaskantha district, Gujarat, in 2019 under Section 304 of the IPC and the Arms Act.
He was further booked at Ranger Nangal Police Station in 2021 for attempt to murder and rioting. The Special State Operations Cell (SSOC), Punjab, registered a case against him in 2023 under provisions including attempt to murder, abetment, criminal conspiracy, the Arms Act, and the NDPS Act. Singh also reportedly spent nine months in jail in Dubai in 2021 in connection with a drugs-related case.
Charges and What Happens Next
The current Batala case has been registered under Sections 109, 324(4), and 3(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act. The Gujarat ATS has informed the Punjab Police of Singh's detention, and proceedings are underway to hand him over for further legal action in connection with the Batala firing case. This arrest underscores the growing inter-state coordination between state police and ATS units in tracking gangster-linked fugitives across India.
Point of View
Not a lone fugitive on the run. The Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang's reach into Gujarat is not new, but the ATS's ability to act on a tip-off and close the net quickly signals improving inter-state intelligence sharing. What deserves scrutiny is how Singh managed to travel freely for over a month despite being wanted in cases dating back to 2018. The handing-over to Punjab Police will be the real test of whether this arrest translates into a durable prosecution or another entry in a long charge sheet that never reaches conviction.
NationPress
25 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sukhpinder Singh and why was he arrested?
Sukhpinder Singh alias Sukhi Singh is a Punjab-origin accused wanted in a firing case at Sekhwan Police Station, Batala. He was arrested by the Gujarat ATS from a hotel in Palanpur on 22 August 2025 and is reportedly linked to the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang.
What charges has Sukhpinder Singh been booked under?
The Batala case against him invokes Sections 109, 324(4), and 3(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act. He also faces cases from 2018 to 2023 across multiple police stations in Punjab and Gujarat, including charges of attempt to murder, criminal conspiracy, and NDPS Act violations.
What is the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang?
The Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang is a Punjab-based criminal network linked to multiple violent crimes including shootings and extortion. Sukhpinder Singh is reportedly associated with this gang, according to the Gujarat ATS.
How did the Gujarat ATS track down Sukhpinder Singh?
SP K. Siddharth received a tip-off that Singh was in the Palanpur area. A team led by DySP Harsh Upadhyay verified the information and raided Hotel Sundara, where Singh was found and detained.
What happens next after Singh's arrest?
The Gujarat ATS has informed Punjab Police of Singh's detention. Proceedings are underway to hand him over to Punjab Police for further legal action in connection with the Batala firing case.
