'Gangster' accused in murder case of Punjab sarpanch in Amritsar killed in police encounter
Police killing of a suspect raises concerns about extrajudicial killings.
Harnoor Singh, an alleged gangster working with criminal operatives Afridi and Prabh Dassuwal, was killed in a police encounter in Tarn Taran district on Tuesday (January 6, 2026). Police initiated the manhunt based on information about his involvement in the murder of Sarpanch Jharmal Singh, a leader of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The encounter occurred when Singh was riding a motorcycle without a license plate and allegedly opened fire at police personnel, leading to his death. The police seized a pistol from the scene and confirmed that Singh was involved in planning the murder.
7 JAN 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Police fatally shot Harnoor Singh, an alleged gangster linked to the murder of Sarpanch Jharmal Singh, during a motorcycle encounter in Tarn Taran district.
12 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
Punjab Police apprehended two shooters and five others in connection with the murder of AAP sarpanch Jharmal Singh in Amritsar.
— The Hindu
Punjab police arrested seven individuals, including those in Raipur and Mohali, for their roles in the murder of former sarpanch Jharmal Singh, orchestrated by gangster Prabh Dasuwal.
To respect publishing rights, SatyaDheesh does not host full copyrighted news copy. You can read the complete article on the publisher's platform: