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Sarpanch of Mahimad Mandrawala Village in Amritsar Missing for Two Days, Family Blames Police Inaction
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 11:31 AM
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The elected sarpanch of Mahimad Mandrawala village near Amritsar has been missing for two days, and his family has accused the local police of failing to act.
The elected head of Mahimad Mandrawala, a village in the Amritsar district of Punjab, has not been seen for the past 48 hours. Family members reported his disappearance to the local police on Monday, stating that he was last seen leaving his home in the early evening. They have lodged a formal complaint, alleging that the police have not taken any substantive steps to locate him or register a missing‑person FIR.
Local authorities, when approached for comment, said they are reviewing the complaint and have initiated a preliminary inquiry, but have not disclosed details of any search operation.
The incident has drawn attention from nearby residents, who fear that the lack of a swift response could set a concerning precedent for village‑level governance and public safety in the region. The family has urged the police to intensify their efforts and provide regular updates on the investigation.
Local authorities, when approached for comment, said they are reviewing the complaint and have initiated a preliminary inquiry, but have not disclosed details of any search operation.
The incident has drawn attention from nearby residents, who fear that the lack of a swift response could set a concerning precedent for village‑level governance and public safety in the region. The family has urged the police to intensify their efforts and provide regular updates on the investigation.