As the investigation into the murder of Punjabi singer Yashwinder Kaur (alias Inder Kaur) progresses, new questions continue to emerge. The police have so far arrested three accused individuals in connection with the case; however, the deceased’s mobile phone has yet to be recovered. Meanwhile, the focus of the investigation has now shifted to the ‘Nepal border connection,’ the weapon license involved, and the travel records of the accused.
On Thursday, the deceased’s family—along with their counsel, Advocate Harkamal Singh—held a press conference and raised several serious questions regarding the police investigation. They alleged that the prime accused, Sukhwinder Singh (alias Sukha), had masterminded the entire crime, and that the other two arrested individuals were equally complicit in the conspiracy. The investigation is expected to uncover the identities of several other key figures involved in the case.
**Was Pressuring Inder Kaur for Marriage**
The family demanded that the identity of the individual who assisted the accused in crossing the Nepal border—either into India or back out—be made public. They noted that the police had initiated action and arrested the accused based on the statement provided by the deceased’s brother, Jotinder Singh. The investigation has revealed that Sukhwinder Singh had been persistently pressuring Inder Kaur to marry him. When Inder Kaur firmly refused his proposal, he hatched the plot to murder her.
The family further alleged that the accused had traveled from Canada to India via Nepal. After carrying out the crime, he reportedly fled back the same way. The police are now conducting a thorough examination of the accused’s travel records, call details, and contacts linked to the Nepal route.
Serious questions have also been raised regarding the weapon license involved in the case. Advocate Harkamal Singh stated that the accused possessed two licensed firearms.
According to regulations, if a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) resides outside India for an extended period, they are required to deposit their firearms with the police or an authorized gun house. Despite this requirement, the accused’s father was found to be in possession of the weapons—an act that constitutes a violation of the rules. The Big Question: How Did the Accused Come to Possess Two Weapons?
How, exactly, was the accused’s arms license issued, and how did he end up in possession of two weapons? A demand has been raised that the arms licenses of NRIs—specifically those who do not reside permanently in India and hold dual citizenship—be revoked. Meanwhile, the police have so far been unable to locate Inder Kaur’s mobile phone.
It is believed that the mobile phone could yield several crucial leads. Investigating agencies are also working to ascertain whether or not the accused had established contact with Inder Kaur prior to arriving in India. Furthermore, the police have stated that a post-mortem examination will be conducted on Inder Kaur’s body, and the investigation will proceed based on the findings of that report.
