The driver's side door left ajar after a car plunged into the Bhakra Canal in Patiala's Passiana area led police to crack the murder case of Ramandeep Kaur (30), resulting in the arrest of her husband, Army sepoy Happy Singh (29). Ramandeep drowned while trapped inside the vehicle, but Happy swam to safety, according to officials.
How the Door Revealed the Truth
Police registered a murder case against Happy, currently posted in Assam, after evidence suggested he intentionally drove the car into the canal. The couple married in 2024 following a long inter-caste love affair, but were reportedly facing disputes. Samana DSP Fateh Singh Brar stated that Happy initially claimed he lost control while driving, and no foul play was suspected initially. Divers were deployed to recover the car and Ramandeep's body. However, when the vehicle was retrieved, investigators noticed the driver's door was not shut properly, indicating Happy had exited before impact. "It would have been tough to open the door under water pressure," Brar noted.
Arrest and Case Details
Following statements by the victim's relatives, Happy was arrested. The police said the incident occurred on June 23 after a minor dispute. Ramandeep drowned, while Happy, from Bajewala village in Mansa, managed to swim to safety. A case was registered based on a complaint by Ramandeep's brother, Gurjeet Singh.
