Cop Shot Dead in Punjab! Violent Clashes Subdued
Police Sub-Inspector Shot Dead in Punjab’s Tarn Taran Amid Violent Clash
A Punjab Police sub-inspector lost his life in a tragic incident on Wednesday evening in Kot Mohammad Khan village, Tarn Taran, when a police team was attacked while attempting to quell a violent clash between two rival groups. The incident, which unfolded around dusk, has sent shockwaves through the region, highlighting the dangers faced by law enforcement in maintaining peace.
Sub-Inspector Charanjit Singh, aged 56, was fatally shot as he endeavored to mediate between the warring factions. According to police reports, the team had rushed to the village following a distress call to the control room reporting the escalating conflict. Upon arrival, the officers found themselves under attack. Singh, struck by a bullet, was immediately taken to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. Head Constable Harvinder Singh also sustained injuries after being hit by a brick on his arm during the chaos.
Tarn Taran Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Abhimanyu Rana confirmed that a case has been lodged at Goindwal Police Station. “We acted swiftly on the information received, but the police party was assaulted. SI Charanjit Singh was shot, and we’ve rounded up 20 suspects,” Rana stated, vowing stringent action against those responsible. The investigation remains ongoing.
In response, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 1 crore for Singh’s family, supplemented by an additional Rs 1 crore from the Punjab Police Welfare Insurance, honoring the officer’s sacrifice.
