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Crime
Priest Murder Accused Sent to Three-Day Custody in Amritsar Court
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 12:16 AM
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A suspect in the murder of a priest in Amritsar has been ordered to a three‑day remand by the local court.
The Amritsar Sessions Court has remanded the accused in the recent priest murder case to police custody for three days, as per the judge's order on Monday. The court hearing focused on the need for further interrogation to clarify the suspect's involvement and to gather additional forensic evidence.
Police officials confirmed that the accused was taken into custody immediately after the court's decision and will be presented before the investigating officer for detailed questioning. They also indicated that the investigation is ongoing, with forensic teams examining the crime scene and collecting DNA samples.
The victim, a local priest, was found dead last week near a church in the city, prompting a swift police response. Authorities have not released the name of the accused, citing legal procedures, but have assured the public that the case is being handled with priority.
Lawyers representing the victim's family have urged the court to expedite the trial, emphasizing the need for justice and community reassurance. The remand period is expected to conclude by the end of the week, after which further legal steps will be decided.
Police officials confirmed that the accused was taken into custody immediately after the court's decision and will be presented before the investigating officer for detailed questioning. They also indicated that the investigation is ongoing, with forensic teams examining the crime scene and collecting DNA samples.
The victim, a local priest, was found dead last week near a church in the city, prompting a swift police response. Authorities have not released the name of the accused, citing legal procedures, but have assured the public that the case is being handled with priority.
Lawyers representing the victim's family have urged the court to expedite the trial, emphasizing the need for justice and community reassurance. The remand period is expected to conclude by the end of the week, after which further legal steps will be decided.