India News | Sub-inspector Shot Dead During Clash Between Two Groups in Punjab'??s Tarn Taran
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A police sub-inspector was shot dead after a police team came under attack during a violent clash between two groups in Kot Mohammad Khan village here, police said on Thursday.
Tarn Taran, Apr 10 (PTI) A police sub-inspector was shot dead after a police team came under attack during a violent clash between two groups in Kot Mohammad Khan village here, police said on Thursday.
The incident occurred on Wednesday evening when the police team went to the village on receiving information about the clash between two groups.
Sub-Inspector (SI) Charanjit Singh, 56, was shot when he was trying to pacify the two factions, the police said.
He was rushed to a hospital where he was declared brought dead.
The police said a case has been registered at Goindwal Police Station and 20 people have been rounded up. Further investigation is underway, they added.
Tarn Taran (Senior Superintendent of Police) Abhimanyu Rana said the police received a call at the control room about the clash between the two groups.
A police team was sent to the spot where it was attacked and SI Charanjit Singh was shot dead.
Head constable Harvinder Singh was injured after a brick hit his arm, he said.
The SSP said stringent action will be taken against the accused.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced an ex-gratia of Rs 1 crore for the family of the sub-inspector. Besides, another Rs 1 crore will be paid from Punjab Police Welfare Insurance.
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