CM Bhagwant Mann announces panel under HC judge to probe Sidhu Moose Wala’s murder
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Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann has announced the setting up of a judicial panel led by an HC judge to probe Sidhu Moose Wala's murder.
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann has announced to set up a judicial commission under the chairmanship of a sitting judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court to probe into the murder of singer Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, popularly known as Sidhu Moose Wala.
The chief minister, while acceding to a request by Balkar Singh Sidhu, the father of the slain singer, said the state government will request the Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court to get the case probed by the sitting judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
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Mann said the state government will ensure full cooperation with this inquiry commission, including roping in central agencies such as the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
He further asked the Director-General of Police (DGP) of Punjab to issue a clarification regarding yesterday’s press conference about the incident.
Condemning the gruesome murder of Sidhu Moose Wala, the chief minister unequivocally said the government will leave no stone unturned to put the perpetrators of this heinous crime behind bars.
Bhagwant Mann said he had issued directions to the police for a thorough investigation of the case in a prompt and result-oriented manner.
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