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Crime
12 Arrested in Murder of Tarn Taran Sarpanch, Police Seize Weapons
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 09:47 AM
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Punjab police have detained twelve suspects in connection with the killing of a sarpanch in Tarn Taran, while also confiscating several firearms during related operations.
Punjab police announced the arrest of twelve individuals suspected of involvement in the murder of a village sarpanch in Tarn Taran district. The arrests were made after a series of investigations that linked the suspects to the crime scene and the victim's family.
According to officials, the operation was carried out in coordination with local law‑enforcement agencies, and the detainees are being held for further questioning and forensic examination. The police have not disclosed the identities of the accused or the exact motive behind the killing.
The department emphasized that the case is being treated with utmost priority, given the sensitive nature of an elected village head being targeted. Investigators are continuing to gather evidence to build a strong prosecution case.
According to officials, the operation was carried out in coordination with local law‑enforcement agencies, and the detainees are being held for further questioning and forensic examination. The police have not disclosed the identities of the accused or the exact motive behind the killing.
The department emphasized that the case is being treated with utmost priority, given the sensitive nature of an elected village head being targeted. Investigators are continuing to gather evidence to build a strong prosecution case.