Main accused of double murder case, on the run for 5 yrs, became security head of Noida society

“Initially hired as a security guard, he was later promoted to head of security and then to manager of the Residents’ Welfare Association (RWA). Shockingly, the RWA never conducted any background verification unaware that their manager was a wanted double murder accused.”

The police revealed that most residents in the society were elderly and retired individuals, who were left stunned upon learning the truth.

“In the past four months alone, we’ve tracked and arrested over 120 fugitives and murder accused. Our campaign against absconders and hardened criminals will continue. Those who run from justice will face the full force of law,” the DSP added.

A case against Gaurav was registered in a Mohali police station on September 23, 2017, under Sections 302, 411, 449, 465, 468, 471, and 201 of the IPC.

According to the investigation, on the night of September 22–23, 2017, Gaurav entered K J Singh’s house and murdered both him and his mother Gurcharan Kaur. Police said a heated argument had taken place earlier that day between the journalist and Gaurav in a nearby park, during which the former allegedly slapped him. Enraged, Gaurav bought a knife and killed both victims before fleeing the scene.

A few days later, Gaurav was caught driving Singh’s stolen Ford Ikon car, and police recovered a mobile phone, ATM card, TV, DVD player, and set-top box from his possession.

The Mohali court declared Gaurav a proclaimed offender in 2022 after he jumped bail and went into hiding.

Meanwhile, the senior journalist’s sister, when contacted said that she expressed relief at the arrest.

“We had almost lost hope of ever getting justice,” she said. “It was through you that we learned about this arrest. We are deeply thankful to the police for their commendable work. The man who took my brother and mother’s lives must now receive the punishment he deserves.”