Bathinda Murder Case: Wife Among Four Charged in 2025 Killing of Husband
In a significant development, police in Bathinda have filed murder charges against four individuals, including the victim's wife, in connection with the November 2025 killing of Gurwinder Singh, a 28-year-old resident of Sukhanwala village in Faridkot district. The case has sent shockwaves through the local community, highlighting a tragic tale of alleged betrayal and conspiracy.
Chargesheet Details and Key Suspects
A comprehensive 240-page chargesheet was submitted to the court on Friday, naming Rupinder Kaur, the victim's wife, as a primary suspect. The document, accompanied by a list of 48 witnesses, outlines a detailed narrative of events leading to the murder. According to police sources, Rupinder had returned from Canada just ten months prior to the incident and was allegedly involved in an extramarital affair with a man from Bathinda, which is believed to be a central motive in the crime.
Timeline of Events and Alleged Conspiracy
The couple married in November 2023 while Rupinder was residing in Canada. She returned to India in January 2025, and after her in-laws migrated to Canada in March, she reportedly began an affair with Harkanwalpreet Singh, a 28-year-old from Balluana village in Bathinda. The chargesheet indicates that their secret meetings were facilitated by Rupinder's friend, Veerinder Kaur, a 27-year-old from Faridkot.
Police allege that Rupinder conspired with her paramour, Harkanwalpreet, to eliminate her husband. On the fateful night of the murder, Harkanwalpreet traveled to the Sukhanwala residence, accompanied by a friend, Vishavjeet, a 28-year-old from Dabwali in Haryana. According to the chargesheet, Rupinder allegedly administered an intoxicating injection to Gurwinder before the group proceeded to strangle him. His body was later discovered on the roof of his home on November 28, 2025.
Victim's Concerns and Police Complaint
The initial police complaint was filed by the victim's sister, Manveer Kaur, a Canadian resident who was visiting her in-laws in Fazilka at the time. She stated that Gurwinder had grown increasingly suspicious of his wife's character and had complained of being harassed for months. On the night of November 28, Gurwinder called Manveer to reveal that he had found concrete evidence of the affair and expressed fears that Rupinder intended to kill him to seize his land. Tragically, within hours of this conversation, she received the devastating news of his death.
Arrests and Judicial Custody
Following the murder, swift police action led to the arrest of Rupinder on November 29, 2025. Subsequently, Harkanwalpreet, Vishavjeet, and Veerinder were also taken into custody. All four suspects remain in judicial custody as the legal proceedings continue. The case has drawn significant attention due to its complex web of relationships and the alleged premeditated nature of the crime.
Authorities are now focused on building a strong case based on the evidence presented in the chargesheet and the testimonies of the 48 witnesses. The community awaits further developments as justice is sought for Gurwinder Singh in this harrowing murder case.
