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  1. Punjabi singer Baljeet Singh found dead in Ludhiana home.
  2. Body decomposed, bloodstains; police suspect murder.
  3. Drug addiction reportedly affected his singing career.

Jagran Correspondent, Jagraon | Baljeet Singh, a Punjabi singer and lyricist, was found dead on the bed in his home in Patti Dhaliwal, a town in Sudhar, Ludhiana, on Thursday morning, under suspicious circumstances. Singh had been missing for the past four or five days.

Police Probe Murder Angle

He might have died a few days ago as his body started decomposing. Blood stains were found in several areas inside the house and in the room, prompting police to investigate various angles, including murder.

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Singh's family had been unaware of his whereabouts for the past few days. When they arrived at his home on Thursday morning, they found his body lying on the bed inside. Seeing the condition of the body, they immediately informed the police.

According to the police, blood stains were found in the room as well as other parts of the house, and in many places the blood had dried. As a result, the police are investigating every aspect thoroughly.

Upon receiving the information, Kulwinder Singh, in-charge of the Sudhar police station, arrived at the scene with a police team. Forensic teams, dog squads, and CIA teams were also called in to investigate the scene. The teams collected evidence from the house and surrounding area and interviewed family members and relatives.

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Police are investigating the circumstances of Baljeet Singh's death. After the post-mortem, the police handed over the body to the family. Police officials said the cause of death will be determined after the post-mortem report is received.

Singer's Career Was Affected Due To Drug Addiction

According to reports, Baljeet Singh had been addicted to drugs for some time. This had affected his singing and writing careers. He was also accused of writing songs glorifying Punjab gangsters.

(With Inputs From Jagran reporter Harvinder Singh)


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