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Crime
Haryana STF arrests suspect in Abohar businessman murder
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 10:16 AM
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The Haryana Special Task Force has apprehended a man wanted in connection with the killing of a businessman in Abohar.
The Special Task Force (STF) of Haryana police announced that it has taken into custody a man who was wanted for the murder of a businessman in Abohar. The arrest was made following a targeted operation based on intelligence inputs, officials said.
The victim, a local businessman, was shot dead in Abohar earlier this month, prompting a multi‑agency investigation that involved both Haryana and Punjab law‑enforcement agencies.
Police have not disclosed the identity of the suspect or the exact circumstances of the arrest, but confirmed that the detainee will be presented before a court in the coming days. The STF said the case remains under active investigation and further arrests may follow as more evidence is gathered.
The incident has heightened concerns about criminal activity in the border areas of Haryana and Punjab, prompting authorities to step up coordinated security measures.
The victim, a local businessman, was shot dead in Abohar earlier this month, prompting a multi‑agency investigation that involved both Haryana and Punjab law‑enforcement agencies.
Police have not disclosed the identity of the suspect or the exact circumstances of the arrest, but confirmed that the detainee will be presented before a court in the coming days. The STF said the case remains under active investigation and further arrests may follow as more evidence is gathered.
The incident has heightened concerns about criminal activity in the border areas of Haryana and Punjab, prompting authorities to step up coordinated security measures.