Ludhiana: In a bid to poison cops, 3 men mix phenyl in water tank of quarantine centre, arrested
According to report, one of the accused held some grudges against the policemen and that’s why they hatched this conspiracy to kill the cops.
New Delhi: Ludhian Police has arrested 3 persons for attempting to murder cops by poisoning the water source at a quarantine centre.
According to a TOI report, the accused had impersonated as eunuchs and went to the quarantine centre to add phenyl in the water tank.
According to report, one of the accused held some grudges against the policemen and that’s why they hatched this conspiracy to kill the cops.
Arshpreet K Grewal, SHO Basti Jodhewal said, ‘Police had arrested the brother of one of the accused earlier and the initial inquiry suggests they did it to take revenge.’
The trio has been identified as Varinder Singh alias Nitika Khunsi of Krishna Colony, Gaurav and his brother Bunny alias Simran of Churpur Road, HT reported.
The culprits were caught as some local residents saw Varinder and his accomplices adding something in the water tank. When the accused were nabbed and grilled, thy confessed to the crime.
A medical examination the two accused posing as eunuchs revealed that they were males and had disguised themselves for the crime. The water samples have been sent to the forensic laboratory in Kharar for testing, reported the leading portal.