SIT to look into firing on club owner; arrested gangster acted as key coordinator: Panchkula police
The district police have constituted a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the June 3 firing incident, in which Panchkula club owner Rattan Lubana (30), a close relative of a municipal councillor from ward number 1, was targeted by shooters allegedly linked to fugitive gangsters Rohit Godara and Goldy Brar. Lubana had reportedly received threats in the past. Shooter sent to 7-day police custody; another, who was injured in encounter, under treatment. (HT File) According to police officials, gangster Shakeel Ansari, who was recently apprehended by the anti-gangster task force (AGTF) after an encounter in Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar, is suspected to have acted as a key handler between the shooters and Rohit Godara. Shakeel was allegedly involved in recruiting shooters and arranging logistical support and weapons for gang operations. Police said shooter Jaspreet Singh (34) of Ludhiana was allegedly in direct contact with Shakeel, who guided him in executing the attack. As part of the investigation, the SIT recently visited Sri Ganganagar to gather details regarding Shakeel’s role in the Panchkula firing. Police are also exploring …



