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Crime
Former Punjab Sarpanch Murdered After Visiting Liquor Shop
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 07:16 PM
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A former village head in Punjab was brutally killed after going to purchase alcohol, according to local reports.
Punjab police have confirmed that a former sarpanch was found dead after he visited a liquor outlet, the incident being described as a brutal homicide. The victim, who had previously held the elected position of village head, was reportedly on a routine trip to purchase alcohol when he was attacked.
Local witnesses said the body was discovered shortly after the sarpanch failed to return home. No details about the assailants or the exact location have been released, and officials have not identified a motive.
Authorities have opened a criminal investigation, deploying a team of investigators to gather forensic evidence and interview potential witnesses. The police have appealed to the public for any information that could help solve the case, emphasizing that the incident underscores rising concerns over law and order in rural Punjab.
Local witnesses said the body was discovered shortly after the sarpanch failed to return home. No details about the assailants or the exact location have been released, and officials have not identified a motive.
Authorities have opened a criminal investigation, deploying a team of investigators to gather forensic evidence and interview potential witnesses. The police have appealed to the public for any information that could help solve the case, emphasizing that the incident underscores rising concerns over law and order in rural Punjab.