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In a significant achievement, the team of Police Station North, UT, Chandigarh, has successfully solved a blind murder case within just 12 hours of the incident through prompt investigation, effective coordination, and sustained police efforts. The swift detection of the case reflects the commitment, professional competence, and investigative efficiency of Chandigarh Police in solving serious crimes.
In this regard, Case FIR No. 121 dated 13.11.2026, under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, was registered at Police Station North, UT, Chandigarh, against an unknown person following the recovery of the dead body of an unidentified woman lying behind a petrol pump. The initial circumstances surrounding the recovery of the dead body indicated a suspected case of murder, and the matter was immediately taken up for a detailed investigation.
Considering the gravity and sensitivity of the incident, a special police team of Police Station North was constituted to work out the blind murder case at the earliest. The investigation was carried out under the strategic guidance of W/SSP, UT, Chandigarh, and the direct supervision of Sh. Ram Gopal, SDPO/Central, along with Insp. Sanjeev Kumar, SHO, Police Station North.
The police team immediately swung into action and initiated a systematic investigation by examining the circumstances surrounding the incident, collecting relevant evidence, developing intelligence inputs, conducting field enquiries, and analysing available technical and other evidence. Multiple investigative leads were pursued simultaneously, while sustained efforts were made to establish the identity of the deceased and ascertain the circumstances leading to her death. During the course of the investigation, the deceased was identified as Shikha, aged 23 d/o Nandu Mahatoyears, wife of Robin, resident of House No. 2095, Sector-15, Chandigarh.
Through coordinated investigative efforts, meticulous examination of the available evidence, sustained surveillance, and persistent field operations, the police team successfully established the circumstances surrounding the commission of the crime. During the course of investigation, the accused was identified as Robin, aged 28 years, son of Ram Kumar, resident of House No. 911, NayaGaon, Janta Colony, Mohali, and husband of the deceased.
His alleged involvement in the commission of the offence came to light during the investigation. Accordingly, he was apprehended and arrested in the present case in accordance with the provisions of law. Thereafter, he was produced before the Hon’ble Court, which granted two days’ police custody remand for further investigation and interrogation.
The accused Robin was apprehended by the police team within 12 hours of the incident. His involvement in the commission of the offence surfaced during the course of the investigation, and he was arrested in the present case in accordance with the law.
The prompt detection of this blind murder case within a remarkably short period demonstrates the dedication, professional commitment, and effective teamwork of the officers and personnel of Police Station North. The case was worked out through a focused investigation and coordinated efforts under the close supervision of senior officers.
Further investigation in the case is underway to establish all relevant facts, collect further evidence, and ascertain the complete sequence of events leading to the commission of the crime.
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