Tarn Taran: Key accused arrested in sarpanch murder case

The police have arrested a key accused in the murder of Sarpanch Harbrinder Singh of Thathian Mahant village, alleging his role in facilitating financial transactions linked to the crime.

Senior Superintendent of Police Surinder Lamba said Sukhbir Singh, a resident of Verka in Amritsar, was arrested at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport on Wednesday while attempting to board a flight to Dubai. The police deboarded him before takeoff.

Seven accused have been arrested in the case so far. The two alleged main shooters — Manpreet Singh of Chatiwind, Amritsar, and Gurdev Singh, alias Hardev Singh, of Khadoor Sahib, Tarn Taran — are absconding. A reward has been announced for information leading to their arrest.

The murder took place at Sidhu Farm. Preliminary investigations indicate the crime stemmed from personal enmity between the deceased and a gangster identified as Satta.

The SSP said Sukhbir Singh played a key role in transferring funds to those involved in executing the crime. The police have identified a transaction of Rs 2 lakh linked to the case.

Other arrested accused include Sharanpreet Singh, Hardeep Singh, Romanpreet Singh, Navjot Singh, alias Kalu, and Gurpal Singh, alias Khushi, all from Chohla Sahib, and Arshdeep Singh of Jalandhar.