Police in Khatima have arrested Satwinder Singh alias Sonu Kaneti in a case involving alleged gunfire and a death threat. He was detained on the road leading from Sitarganj Road towards Sujia after police received information from an informer.

The complaint was lodged on 5 July by Chandra Badan Joshi, a resident of village Bari Anjania. According to the police account, several people arrived in a Scorpio and began abusing him. one of them allegedly fired a country-made pistol, but Joshi was not hit. The group also allegedly threatened to kill him.

A case was registered as FIR number 187/2026 after the complaint. Police invoked Sections 109(one), 351(3) and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita against unidentified accused at the start of the investigation.

CCTV review led to arrest

Investigators examined footage from approximately 120 to 150 CCTV cameras while also activating informers to identify and locate those allegedly involved. Police said the investigation led to Singh’s arrest on 5 September.

Singh, 37, is the son of Gurvachan Singh. Police identified him as a resident of Kaneti Farm under Baheri police station in Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh.

The arrest relates to allegations made in the complaint and does not establish guilt. Police are presenting Singh before the court in accordance with procedure. The court’s decision was not provided in the available information.

4 arrests already recorded

Police said 4 other accused had been arrested before Singh. Officers are continuing searches to locate additional people connected with the case, according to the police.

The arrest team included Inspector-in-Charge Kamal Kumar Lunthi, Senior Sub-Inspector KC Arya, Sub-Inspector Rakesh Rai and Head Constable Ravindra Nath.

The case concerns an alleged firing incident in Bari Anjania and subsequent investigation by Khatima police. Further legal proceedings will determine the status of the accused as the investigation and court process continue.

Conclusion

Khatima police have arrested Satwinder Singh in the firing and threat case after reviewing extensive CCTV footage; 4 other accused had already been arrested, while searches for additional suspects continue.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the Khatima case about?

The case concerns alleged firing at Chandra Badan Joshi and a threat to kill him in Bari Anjania.

Q. When was the complaint filed?

Joshi filed the complaint on 5 July.

Q. When was Satwinder Singh arrested?

Police said he was arrested on 5 September.

Q. Where was he detained?

He was detained on the route from Sitarganj Road towards Sujia after information from an informer.

Q. How much CCTV footage did police examine?

Police examined footage from approximately 120 to 150 CCTV cameras.

Q. How many other accused had been arrested?

Police said 4 other accused had already been arrested.

Q. Which legal sections were cited?

The case was registered under Sections 109(one), 351(3) and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Q. What happens next in the case?

Police are presenting Singh before the court and continuing searches for other accused.