Gangster Goldy Brar's parents arrested in 2024 ransom, death threat case in Punjab
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Gangster Goldy Brar's parents arrested in 2024 ransom, death threat case in Punjab
The parents of gangster Goldy Brar were arrested on Monday in connection with a case registered at Police Station Sadar in Sri Muktsar Sahib, according to police sources.
According to sources, Shamsher Singh, son of Gurbaksh Singh, and his wife Preetpal Kaur, residents of Adesh Nagar, Street No. 1, Sector No. 1, Kotkapura Road, Sri Muktsar Sahib, were taken into custody in connection with FIR No. 233 dated December 3, 2024.
The case was registered under Sections 308(4), 351(1) and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) based on a complaint filed by Satnam Singh, son of Hardev Singh, a resident of village Udekaran, which falls under the jurisdiction of Police Station Sadar, Sri Muktsar Sahib.
Police officials said further investigation into the matter is underway.
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