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sarpanch news

Karnal: Former Fatehabad sarpanch shot dead

The deceased was identified as Rajendra Khileri, 50, a former sarpanch of Kharakheri village. (HT File)
Updated on Jul 05, 2026 08:28 am IST

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 on May 29, 2026 09:31 am IST

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 on Apr 30, 2026 11:26 pm IST

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

Shreyas Iyer gestures during an IPL 2026 match.
Updated on Apr 18, 2026 12:02 pm IST

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 on Apr 02, 2026 07:26 am IST

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 on Mar 22, 2026 03:42 am IST

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 on Mar 16, 2026 04:26 am IST

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 on Mar 15, 2026 06:54 am IST

Punjab: AAP sarpanch shot dead at wedding

Punjab: AAP sarpanch shot dead at wedding
Published on Feb 19, 2026 06:46 am IST

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 on Feb 07, 2026 07:12 am IST

Ludhiana: Sarpanch dies, suicide likely, say police

The deceased was elected sarpanch as an independent in the recent panchayat elections. (HT Photo)
Published on Jan 29, 2026 03:40 am IST

300 stray dogs killed in Telangana village, Sarpanch booked

In January alone, several incidents of stray dog killings were reported in the state.
Published on Jan 24, 2026 05:12 pm IST

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 on Nov 22, 2025 09:50 pm IST

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 on Nov 13, 2025 03:32 am IST

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 on Sept 27, 2025 03:22 am IST

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

The deceased was originally from Bhurawas village, Jhajjar.
Published on Sept 24, 2025 03:26 am IST

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 on Sept 06, 2025 05:52 am IST

Sarpanch and husband attempt suicide, rescued

Sarpanch and husband attempt suicide, rescued
Published on Jul 31, 2025 09:30 am IST

Villagers wrongfully restrain 2 govt officers after suicide bid by sarpanch; 16 booked

Villagers wrongfully restrain 2 govt officers after suicide bid by sarpanch; 16 booked
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 04:10 am IST

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 on Jul 07, 2025 05:56 am IST

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 on Jul 03, 2025 08:40 am IST

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 on Jun 02, 2025 09:28 am IST

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 on May 23, 2025 07:10 am IST

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 on May 07, 2025 08:02 am IST

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 on Apr 24, 2025 06:34 am IST

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 on Mar 08, 2025 04:31 am IST

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 on Mar 04, 2025 12:02 pm IST

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 on Feb 28, 2025 06:48 am IST

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 on Jan 18, 2025 09:22 am IST