NRI ‘thrashed, shot at’ by girlfriend’s father in Sirhind

Our Correspondent

Fatehgarh Sahib, April 28

An NRI was allegedly shot at by his girlfriend’s father at the latter’s residence in Sirhind today.

Germany-based Gurjit Singh (26), a resident of Pathan Majra, Patiala, sustained a bullet injury in the thigh. He was admitted to the Civil Hospital here and later referred to Rajindra Hospital, Patiala.

Gurjit said he was having an affair with Sukhpreet Kaur for the past seven years and had transferred Rs 8 lakh into her bank account.

He wanted to marry her, but her family members were against the match.

The NRI said he was called by the girl to her residence today to resolve the matter, but her father beat him up and fired at him. He said the girl’s family called the police and accused him of trespass. Cops admitted him to the hospital.

Sukhpreet’s family alleged that Gurjit had been harassing her on the phone since long and had recently uploaded her objectionable photos on social media. They had filed a complaint with the police, following which Gurjit and his brother Harsimran were booked under Section 66-A of the IT Act and Sections 354D and 384 of the IPC on April 18. They alleged that he entered their house this morning, wielding an iron rod, and tried to force the girl to accompany him. Her father opened fire in self-defence, the family claimed.

Alka Meena, SSP, said a case had been registered against Gurjit under Section 452 (trespass after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint) of the IPC on the complaint of the girl’s family. She said the police had also received a complaint from Gurjit’s family. “We are investigating the matter,” the SSP added.