Chemist booked for man’s death in Bathinda

Bathinda, August 29

The police have registered a case against a medical store owner in connection with a man’s death on Thursday allegedly due to drug overdose. The accused has been identified as Rajan Kumar, who is absconding.

Harpinder Singh of Surkhpeer Road, Bathinda, lodged a complaint with the Canal Colony police station that his brother, Rupinder Singh (29), had allegedly purchased syringes and tablets from Rajan’s medical store on Thursday. Next day, his body was recovered from a car. He alleged Rupinder had died due to drug overdose.

A case under the IPC has been registered against the accused. — TNS