Sidhu Moose Wala murder case: Absconding shooter nabbed from Bengal-Nepal border

In the latest development in the Sidhu Moose Wala murder case, the Punjab police, in a joint operation with central agencies and Delhi Police, have arrested absconding shooter Deepak alias Mundi. Mundi was the chief shooter of the Punjabi singer turned-politician.

Besides Mundi, two of his associates - Rajinder and Kapil Pandit were also arrested. The trios were arrested by the Anti-Gangster Task Force team at the West Bengal-Nepal border.

As per DGP Punjab Police Gaurav Yadav, Deepak was provided logistical support by the remaining two persons who were arrested along with him.

"Deepak, Kapil Pandit and Rajinder were arrested today by the Anti-Gangster Task Force team at the WB-Nepal border in the culmination of an intelligence-based operation. Deepak was the shooter in the Bolero module, Kapil Pandit & Rajinder provided logistical support including weapons and hideouts," the DGP said.

Sidhu Moose Wala was shot dead by assailants in Jawaharke village of Punjab's Mansa district on May 29. The incident took place a day after his security was withdrawn by the Punjab police among 424 others.

Earlier this month, India confirmed that two suspects, one from Kenya and one from Azerbaijan, have been arrested in connection with the murder of Punjabi singer, Sidhu Moose Wala and the country is in close touch with the local authorities.