Tarn Taran: Tarn Taran police claimed a major breakthrough in the murder case of AAP sarpanch Harbrinder Singh of village Thathian Mahantan, arresting two key accused after a brief exchange of fire near Naushehra Pannuan on Sunday morning.
SP (D) Riputapan Singh said a police team was on patrol when two motorcycle-borne suspects were signalled to stop. Instead, they allegedly opened fire at the police party.
Despite repeated warnings to surrender, the suspects continued firing. In retaliatory action by the police, both accused sustained bullet injuries and were overpowered.
The arrested accused have been identified as Saranpreet Singh and Hardeep Singh, residents of Chola Sahib. Police said two pistols were recovered from their possession.
Harbrinder Singh was shot dead four days ago during a wedding function at Sidhu Farm in village Sero. Police said further investigation is underway to ascertain the role of other accomplices and the motive behind the killing.
