CRM-M/41080/2026 of HARSHPREET SINGH CHEEMA THROUGH FATHER SANDEEP SINGH Vs STATE OF PUNJAB on 27 July 2026

Prayer in the present petition instituted under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, is for the grant of anticipatory bail in case FIR No.0154 dated 02.05.2026, registered under Sections 103(2), 118(1), 115(2), 126(2), 191(3), 190 and 324 (4) of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Machhiwara Sahib, District Khanna.

2. On the statement of one Navjot Singh, the FIR in question was registered, the translated version of which (given in Annexure P-1) is as under:- “Stated that I am a resident of the aforementioned address and I am performing my duty at the Block Primary Education Office, Machhiwara Sahib. I had come to visit my paternal aunt (Bhua) Satnam Kaur, wife of Iqbal Singh, currently residing at J.S. Nagar, Machhiwara Sahib. Due to REKHA SHARMA 2026.07.28 05:43 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh my grandmother being ill, my aunt and my aunt's son, Harpreet Singh alias Happy, son of Iqbal Singh, went along with me to the house at Hedon Bet in a Verna car bearing registration number PB-20-E-4332. Then, my paternal uncle's (Taya ji's) son, Gagandeep Singh alias Billa, son of Surinder Singh alias Shinda, resident of Hedon Bet, came to our house and said that we have to go to Machhiwara Sahib. Consequently, I, Gagandeep Singh alias Billa, and Harpreet Singh alias Happy, came to Machhiwara Sahib in the aforementioned vehicle. From the bus stand of Machhiwara Sahib, we took Varun, a resident of Sherpur Bet, along with us. On dated 01-05-2026, at around 6:30 PM, my uncle's son, Gagandeep Singh alias Billa, told us that today we have to enter into a compromise/settlement regarding a previous fight/dispute with Gurwinder Singh Gindu, son of Surjit Singh alias Ghola, resident of Hedon Bet, and others. All four of us, riding in our car, were heading towards the side of village Rattipur. When we were slightly behind Saini Enclave Colony, a Skoda car bearing registration number CH- 01-CN- 6818, which was being driven by Kabul Singh alias Punnu, son of Nirmal Singh, resident of Muglewal, came from the front. Inside that car were Shammi, Param Grewal, Harsh Cheema, and 2 unknown individuals. As they started to surround/block our car from the front, I turned my vehicle towards Saini Enclave Colony. Billa's friend, Manpreet Singh alias Mani, son of Makhan Singh, also arrived with us on his own vehicle. Then, 2 to 3 more vehicles arrived behind us. In a Swift car, Gurwinder Singh alias Bindu and Jassa along with 3 unknown persons were riding, In a Verna car, Harman alias Mainu was present. Along with them, Khushu, a resident of Samrala, Bhola, and 10 to 12 unknown individuals arrived on motorcycles armed with deadly weapons. We sped up our vehicle, but as the road ahead was blocked, they surrounded our vehicle. Harman Singh alias Mainu was holding a sword (Kripan) in his hand; Gurwinder Singh alias Bindu was REKHA SHARMA 2026.07.28 05:43 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh holding a chopper/cleaver (Gandasa) in his hand; Kabul Singh alias Punnu was holding a chopper/cleaver (Gandasa) in his hand; Harsh Cheema, resident of Tandi Mand, was holding a chopper/cleaver (Gandasa) in his hand; Jassa, son of Babbi, resident of Hedon Bet, was holding a sword (Kirpan) in his hand; Jaila, resident of Bairsalan, was holding a baseball bat in his hand; Khush, resident of Samrala, was holding a sword (Kripan) in his hand; Shammi alias Simma was holding a chopper/cleaver (Gandasa) in his hand; Param Grewal, resident of Isa Pur, was holding a sword (Kripan) in his hand; Bhola Junad Hair Dresser of Machhiwara Sahib was holding a sickle/cleaver (Daat) in his hand; Amrit, resident of Machhiwara Sahib, and 10 to 12 unknown individuals attacked our vehicle and smashed the window glasses. To save ourselves, we stepped out of our vehicle. All of them, armed with deadly weapons and sharp- edged weapons, attacked my uncle's son Gagandeep Singh alias Billa and the aforementioned Manpreet Singh alias Mani from behind. Gurinder Singh alias Hindu struck Gagandeep Singh alias Billa on his head with his Gandasa (chopper), due to which Billa immediately fell to the ground. Then, Kabul Singh alias Punnu struck Billa on his head with his Gandasa. Jassa, son of Babbi, struck Manpreet Singh alias Mani on his head with his sword (Kripan); he also fell down a short distance away. Harsh Cheema of Tandi Mand struck Manpreet Singh on his head with his Gandasa while he was lying fallen. Jaila Bairsala with a baseball bat, Khushu Samrala with a sword (Kripan), Shammi alias Simma with a Gandasa, Param Grewal with a sword (Kripan), Bhola with a sickle (Datar), and Amrit Singh with a Gandasa repeatedly struck Gagandeep Singh alias Billa and Manpreet Singh alias Mani on their heads and bodies with their respective weapons as they lay fallen. When 1 and my aunt's son, Harpreet Singh alias Happy, tried to rescue them, Jassa Singh, son of Babbi, struck his sword (Kripan) towards me, which hit my left hand. REKHA SHARMA 2026.07.28 05:43 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh

Jaila, a resident of Bairsala, struck me with his baseball bat on my legs and feet. My aunt's son, Harpreet Singh alias Happy, also sustained several injuries while trying to rescue them. Then, for our safety, we raised a loud hue and cry. Seizing the opportunity, I called number 100. Seeing a crowd of people gathering, all the individuals fled on their respective vehicles along with their respective weapons. Gagandeep Singh alias Billa, Manpreet Singh alias Mani, and Harpreet Singh alias Happy sustained severe injuries. An ambulance

(108) arrived at the spot, in which the aforementioned Manpreet Singh alias Mani was sent. For Gagandeep Singh alias Billa and Harpreet Singh alias Happy, a private vehicle was arranged, and they were sent to the Civil Hospital, Samrala. There, the Doctor checked the aforementioned Gagandeep Singh alias Billa and declared him dead. Due to the critical condition of the aforementioned Manpreet Singh alias Mani, he was referred to G.M.C.H, Sector 32, Chandigarh. After taking first aid and getting the MLR (Medico-Legal Report) cut at Civil Hospital, Samrala, when I and the aforementioned Harpreet Singh alias Happy were about to go home, you met us near the gate of Civil Hospital, Samrala. I have got my statement recorded with you;”

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