The Mohali police have filed a chargesheet against Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) leader Dharminder Singh, also known as Gugni, in connection with the murder of Youth Akali Dal (YAD) leader Vicky Middukhera. The case has been pending since the incident occurred in broad daylight in Sector 70, Mohali, on August 7, 2021.
Court Proceedings
The Additional District and Sessions Court has ordered the accused to appear via videoconferencing on July 27. Dharminder Singh is currently lodged in Patiala jail. The court has issued a production warrant, directing the jail authorities to ensure his presence on the scheduled date.
Previous Convictions
Three shooters involved in the murder have already been sentenced to life imprisonment. They are Ajay, alias Lefty; Sajjan, alias Bholu; and Anil Lath. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 2.5 lakh each on the convicts. However, several other accused involved in the conspiracy and funding of the murder remain at large.
Acquittals and Absconders
Gangsters Kaushal Chaudhary, Amit Dagar, and Bhupinder Singh, alias Bhupi Rana, were acquitted due to lack of evidence. Accused Gaurav, alias Lucky Patial, associated with the Bambiha gang, and Shagunpreet Singh, Sidhu Moosewala's former manager, are still at large. As their arrest is pending, a separate chargesheet could not be filed against them.
Incident Details
Vicky Middukhera was shot dead in broad daylight at Sector 70 in Mohali on August 7, 2021. CCTV footage showed two assailants firing shots. Both shooters, allegedly members of the Bambiha gang, had arrived at the scene in a car. The murder sent shockwaves through the region and highlighted the ongoing gang violence.
