The Archive · 1926

Alibis Established

Jargira Singh, cross-examined on Wednesday by Mr. Lipson Ward, said he was Malwa, He only knew the deceased by sight and did not know he was 'a Majha. He did not know Hazara Singh before August 8, but, although meny Sikhs were present when witness first was taken to the police court, he remembered Hazara, because someone told him that Hezara was going to give evidence. Det.-Sergt. Henry and Hazara Singh lad not trid the truth about the identification. Witness could not suggest why Bakhan Singh should pick out five particular Malwas and make allegations against them. Witness had not quarrelled with him.

Daswanda Singh said thet, on the night of the murder, Jangira and several other Sikhs stayed in his house near the Gurdwara, Witness saw him there early in the day and on returning from duty at 12.49, um, Jangira was asleep.

Puran Singh said that to his knowledge Jangira was in the house from 10.45 p.m. to 12.30 a.m.

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