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Karnal: Former Fatehabad sarpanch shot dead

The deceased was identified as Rajendra Khileri, 50, a former sarpanch of Kharakheri village. (HT File)

Updated 29 days ago

First wife, kids under scanner for murder of ex-sarpanch and family in Rajasthan

Rajasthan horror: Ex-sarpanch, mother, wife among 4 found charred in car near Ajmer

Updated 66 days ago

Man shoots his father’s killer out on parole in Manesar

Virender Saini, assistant commissioner of police (Manesar), said that two country-made pistols, including a semi-automatic one, were recovered from the spot.

Updated 94 days ago

Shreyas Iyer shares the story behind his ‘Sarpanch’ nickname: ‘I love it'

Shreyas Iyer gestures during an IPL 2026 match.

Updated 107 days ago

Tarn Taran: Sarpanch among six booked for setting two houses of SC families’ ablaze, say cops

The sarpanch of Vein Puin village in Tarn Taran district and five others have been booked for allegedly setting ablaze the houses of two Scheduled Caste (SC) families following a dispute on Wednesday.

Published 123 days ago

Ludhiana: Sarpanch suspended over forged signature

Acting under Section 20(4) of the Punjab Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, director of rural development and panchayat department ordered his immediate suspension. (HT Photo)

Published 134 days ago

Moga sarpanch murder: Four accused sent to 5-day police remand

Four accused in a murder case were produced before the judicial magistrate first class (JIMC) amid tight security. (HT Photo)

Published 140 days ago

Sarpanch’s murder: Moga police crack case, arrest 4 accused from Leh

The victim, Harpinder Singh, who was the sarpanch of Patto Hira Singh village, was outside his gym in Moga’s Baghapurana town on March 6 when he was gunned down by SUV-borne assailants. (Getty Images)

Updated 141 days ago

Punjab: AAP sarpanch shot dead at wedding

Punjab: AAP sarpanch shot dead at wedding

Published 165 days ago

Ludhiana: Woman scribe alleges assault by sarpanch, aides, over 20 booked

An FIR has been lodged against sarpanch Sanjay Tiwari, his associate Akash, and around 20 unidentified accomplices. (HT Photo for representation)

Published 177 days ago

300 stray dogs killed in Telangana village, Sarpanch booked

In January alone, several incidents of stray dog killings were reported in the state.

Published 190 days ago

FIR filed against Rajasthan sarpanch over attacks on BLO in Udaipur: Police

A booth level officer in Bikaner assists a voter in filling out the enumeration form for the SIR of the state’s voter list (PTI FILE PHOTO/Representative Image)

Published 253 days ago

Ludhiana: Ex-sarpanch was pressured by gangster Ajnaud for land deal, police probe reveals

Police officials said efforts are underway to locate the accused. (HT Photo)

Published 263 days ago

Ludhiana: Three held for firing at sarpanch’s house, setting his car ablaze

The accused were identified from CCTV footage installed outside the house, police said. (HT Photo)

Published 310 days ago

Seven booked as constable dies by suicide at Haryana Minister’s house

The deceased was originally from Bhurawas village, Jhajjar.

Published 313 days ago

Man held for shooting sarpanch’s husband dead in Sangrur’s Dhuri

Acting quickly, police arrested Sarabjit, who is facing charges under Section 103 (murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 25 of the Arms Act. (Shutterstock)

Published 331 days ago

Sarpanch and husband attempt suicide, rescued

Sarpanch and husband attempt suicide, rescued

Published 368 days ago

Amritsar: Akali ex-sarpanch shot dead by neighbour over parking dispute

Parwinder Singh

Published 390 days ago

Former village sarpanch’s son stabbed to death in Jind

Uchana police station house officer Balwan Singh said that the deceased received at least 20 stab wounds. (HT File)

Published 392 days ago

Suspended sarpanch’s self-immolation bid foiled in Ambala, detained

The deputy commissioner said in his suspension order that he thoroughly inspected the affidavit given by the sarpanch and the report by duty magistrate and also heard it personally. (File)

Published 396 days ago

Punjab: A 25-year-old AAP sarpanch dies by suicide

The body was cremated, and police have initiated proceedings under Section 174 of the CrPC. (HT File)

Published 427 days ago

Five gram panchayats in Haryana to go to poll on June 15

The election (voting) will take place on June 15 between 8 am and 6 pm, and the counting will be done at the polling stations immediately after voting ends. (File)

Published 437 days ago

Rape victim alleges police inaction against sarpanch

In the FIR, the woman alleged that her husband, who is working as a driver caught the accused Mohit in inebriated condition, allegedly assaulting his wife and made a video to show the Sarpanch’s family. (HT File)

Published 453 days ago

Former village sarpanch’s son shot dead in Sirsa

In his complaint to the police, the victim’s brother Sarabjeet Singh said that his brother had rivalry with Sanjay of the same village for the last three years over some land dispute. (Shutterstock)

Published 466 days ago

Ministry ropes in OTT series to address the ‘Sarpanch Pati’ system

Sarpanch Kaushalya Devi from a village in Rewari district taking the challenge to encourage addicts to discard a bucket of muddy water — a symbolic act of breaking free from addiction. Over the next two weeks, participants will pledge to commit to a drug-free life and call upon three others to do the same. (X)

Published 513 days ago

Maharashtra sarpanch’s killers recorded videos, made calls as they tortured him

The brother of slain sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh at his home. (HT PHOTO)

Updated 517 days ago

Gangster shot dead in Sonepat, aide injured

A spokesperson of Sonepat police said that the incident took place when Deepak and his friend Mandeep were returning after appearing in a case at Tis Hazari court in Delhi. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published 521 days ago

Sarpanch among six booked for extorting money from commuters

The accused, identified as Baljinder Singh (sarpanch), Harmanpreet Singh and Harvinder Singh, along with three unknown persons have been booked under Section 308 (2) (extortion) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at police station, Julkan.

Updated 562 days ago

Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh’s kin and villagers warn of ‘ending lives’

Seven people have been arrested in the Beed sarpanch murder case

Updated 567 days ago

Panchayati Raj ministry uses community radio to fight ‘sarpanch pati’ practice

The "sarpanch pati" system is a practice in which the husband of an elected woman sarpanch wields the actual power. (HT File Photo/ Representational image)

Published 693 days ago

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