Overview
- Akash, also known as Golu Pandit, was fatally shot in the Abohar court complex parking area after an Arms Act hearing on December 11.
- Fazilka police say four accused, including key suspect Gagandeep (Gaggi) Lahoria, have been arrested and produced in court for four days’ police remand.
- Investigators recovered a pistol, a magazine, five live cartridges and a Swift car bearing a fake number plate, attributing the finds to disclosures by the arrested men.
- An FIR based on the victim’s father’s complaint names eight individuals and several unidentified suspects under relevant Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections and the Arms Act.
- Officers are examining a social-media video purportedly claiming responsibility, maintaining heightened security at the court and hospital, and searching for remaining accused and additional evidence.