Punjab CM orders SIT probe into murder of Bargari case accused

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday ordered the setting up of a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the murder of Bargari sacrilege case main accused Mahinderpal Bittu in Patiala's New Nabha prison.The decision was taken by the chief minister at a meeting of top police and administrative officials."The SIT, to be headed by Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Ishwar Singh, will probe all aspects of the fatal attack on Mahinderpal Bittu. The SIT will ascertain conspiracy, if any, in the killing of Bittu by prison inmates. It will also investigate the role of the prison staff," an official spokesperson said after the meeting.The members of the SIT will include Patiala Inspector General Amardeep Rai, Deputy Inspector General of Intelligence Hardial Mann, Patiala Senior Superintendent Mandeep Singh and Additional Inspector General of Counter Intelligence Kashmir Singh.Bittu, who was a Dera Sacha Sauda follower, was allegedly murdered by two other inmates .