Baba Tarsem Singh, head of Nanakmatta Gurdwara Kar Sewa, was fatally shot by unknown assailants in Uttarakhand’s Nanakmatta town of Udham Singh Nagar on Thursday, police said.

The Uttarakhand Police Headquarters has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) consisting of officials from the Special Task Force and local police for the investigation of the killing of Baba Tarsem Singh.

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Additional police personnel have been deployed in the Nanakmatta area of Udham Singh Nagar district to ensure tranquillity, with authorities urging the Sikh community to uphold peace. The incident occurred on Thursday at around 6:30 am when two assailants on a motorcycle shot dead the Kar Seva Pramukh.

According to police, Baba Tarsem Singh was immediately taken to Khatima Hospital after being shot at but was declared dead upon arrival by doctors.

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Notably, police officials have reached out to central agencies to exchange valuable information, and a large-scale search operation is currently in progress to apprehend the perpetrators.

“We received information around 7 am today that between 6.15-6.30 am, two masked assailants entered Nanakmatta Gurdwara and shot Kar Seva Pramukh Baba Tarsem Singh. He was rushed to the hospital in Khatima. But I have received inputs that he succumbed to his injuries.” Uttarakhand DGP, Abhinav Kumar, told ANI.

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“This is a very serious matter…Senior officials have reached the spot. SSP is already there. DIG Kumaon is also reaching there, he will inspect the scene of the crime and speak to the locals. He will try to assess the situation there. For investigation of the incident, Police Headquarters has formed an SIT – this will comprise officials of STF and local police,” he added.

The Special Task Force (STF) has been directed to prioritise this case and thoroughly examine all angles. The police are not only focused on identifying the assailants but also on uncovering any potential larger conspiracy behind this murder.

Meanwhile, SDM Khatima Ravindra Singh Bisht assured that the law and order situation in the area remains normal. “An unidentified person shot at Baba Tarsem Singh. He was declared brought dead at the hospital. Law and order situation is normal,” he said.