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Crime
Main suspect in Kharar headmaster murder returns from Canada, detained at Delhi airport
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 04:37 AM
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The primary accused in the Kharar headmaster murder case arrived from Canada and was taken into custody at Delhi’s airport, pending hand‑over to Punjab police.
The individual identified as the main suspect in the murder of a school headmaster in Kharar, Punjab, landed in India from Canada and was immediately placed under arrest at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi. Immigration officials flagged the passenger based on a pending warrant, and he was handed over to the city’s crime branch for further processing.
Police in Punjab have been tracking the suspect for several months following the 2022 killing that shocked the local community. The investigation, led by the Ludhiana range, had listed him as a prime accused and sought his extradition from abroad. His return was confirmed by airport authorities, who coordinated with the Central Bureau of Investigation to ensure a seamless detention.
The suspect will now be transferred to Punjab police custody, where he is expected to face formal charges related to the homicide. Authorities have not disclosed any further details about the next court appearance, but they reiterated that the case remains under active investigation.
The murder of the Kharar headmaster had drawn widespread media attention and prompted calls for stricter security in educational institutions across the state. The suspect’s apprehension is being viewed as a significant development in the ongoing pursuit of justice for the victim’s family.
Police in Punjab have been tracking the suspect for several months following the 2022 killing that shocked the local community. The investigation, led by the Ludhiana range, had listed him as a prime accused and sought his extradition from abroad. His return was confirmed by airport authorities, who coordinated with the Central Bureau of Investigation to ensure a seamless detention.
The suspect will now be transferred to Punjab police custody, where he is expected to face formal charges related to the homicide. Authorities have not disclosed any further details about the next court appearance, but they reiterated that the case remains under active investigation.
The murder of the Kharar headmaster had drawn widespread media attention and prompted calls for stricter security in educational institutions across the state. The suspect’s apprehension is being viewed as a significant development in the ongoing pursuit of justice for the victim’s family.