Jalandhar, Mar 2: Jalandhar Commissionerate Police has arrested two associates of a USA-based gang who were wanted in connection with the killing of Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) police Sub-Inspector Deepak Sharma on April 2, 2024, a top police officer said.
SI Deepak Sharma suffered head injuries during an exchange of fire between police and gangsters in Kathua in April 2024. He later succumbed to his injuries during treatment at the Government Medical College.
In a major breakthrough, Jalandhar Commissionerate Police apprehends 2 associates (Sukhwinder @Sukha and Harpreet) of #USA based Sonu Khatri Gang after a long chase and cross-firing and recovers 2 sophisticated weapons
Arrested accused were wanted in connection with the killing… pic.twitter.com/VFGfCvymVx
— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) March 2, 2025
Punjab Director General of Police (DGP), Gaurav Yadav, said that the accused duo were arrested after a long chase and cross-firing.
“In a major breakthrough, Jalandhar Commissionerate Police apprehends 2 associates (Sukhwinder @Sukha and Harpreet) of #USA based Sonu Khatri Gang after a long chase and cross-firing and recovers 2 sophisticated weapons,” DGP Yadav said in a post on X.
“Arrested accused were wanted in connection with the killing of Jammu and Kashmir Police Sub-Inspector Deepak Sharma on April 2, 2024,” he added.
DGP Yadav further said that the arrest of the accused “prevented 3 potential murders.”
