Punjab sarpanch murder case: 2 suspects nabbed after gunfire exchange with police, admitted to hospital

The accused duo has been identified as Sharanpreet Singh and Hardeep, both residents of Chohla Sahib in Tarn Taran. They were admitted to a hospital for treatment following the exchange of fire.

The police said that interrogation post-capture has revealed Sharanpreet Singh as one of the four main accused in the Sarpanch murder case, and confirmed his presence at the crime scene alongside the other assailants. His exact role in the killing is under investigation.

Asked about the other accused, a senior police officer said, “We are committed to cracking the case fully and ensuring justice.”

Sarpanch Harbindar Singh was murdered during his cousin’s wedding at Sidhu Farm House on the outskirts of Tarn Taran city on Wednesday. Around 2.30 pm, the attackers entered the marriage hall. While the sarpanch was sitting on the sofa after dancing on stage with friends, a youth emerged from the crowd and fired four bullets into his stomach and head, killing him on the spot.