Four accused remanded to police custody

JALANDHAR: Four accused including SAD MLA Sarabjit Makkar’s nephew Ram Simran Singh Makkar were remanded to police custody for five days in the case of killing of Gurkirat Singh Sekhon alias Gikki. They had surrendered in the court of duty magistrate on Friday and were sent to jail.
Police on Saturday submitted an application for their remand and the court of duty magistrate Ajit Pal Singh remanded them to police custody.The accused were taken to police station by the Investigating officer.
Police officials said that their remand had been taken mainly for the recovery of at least two revolvers – one which was used by Makkar in the crime and the other that was first taken out by Sunny Sachdeva. Gikki was murdered by Makkar and his three friends on late Wednesday night. There was big turnout of Sekhon’s supporters when police applied for their remand. Meanwhile, text messages are being circulated for participation in a candle-light vigil on Sunday to seek justice for the victim.
People also used the SMSs to vent out their anger against Makkars. “Let us unite and raise our voice against misuse of power, biased police department and social security of a common man. We have lost Gurkirat Sekhon but we want justice for him and his family. A peace candle-light rally will be carried out at Desh Bhagat Yadgaar Hall on Sunday,” read one SMS.