PANAJI: Narottam Singh Dhillon, the cousin brother of former Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal was today found murdered at his private village in Goa. The 77 year old Dhillon also known as Nimis Badal was involved in hospitality business.
The Goa (North) S.P. Nidhin Valsan said that deceased was native of Punjab and he was settled in coastal state as a hotlier and businessman. He was living alone but used to host lot of guests every day. Dhillon used to reside at villa Horizon Azura at Marra, Pilerne, North Goa
SP said that the police were informed about Dhillion's death by Seema Singh, his manager. "We found the dead body of deceased NS Dhillon in his room. During investigation, minor injuries were observed on the dead body. The deceased was reportedly living alone but would receive guests quite often, " Valsan said.
"Last night (Saturday), there were some guests. The detailed examination revealed that the jewellery worn on his body, the mobile phone and a rent-a-car possessed by the deceased were found missing. On further investigation, the missing rent-a-car was tracked in Maharashtra and the occupants (a couple from Punjab) of the car have been detained by Crime Branch Navi-Mumbai, Maharashtra, " the police officer said.
He said that a Goa Police team would be leaving for Mumbai to take custody of the suspects.
"On the basis of facts and circumstances, a case of murder and robbery under section 302 and 392 of IPC, 1860 has been registered, " he said.