Punjab police sub-inspector shot dead, ASI injured in group clash in Tarn Taran

TARN TARAN: A police sub-inspector was killed, and an assistant sub-inspector was injured during a shootout in Tarn Taran between two parties on Thursday.The incident occurred when a police party from Sri Goindwal Sahib police station went to the village of Kot Muhammad Khan to resolve a dispute between two groups, informed senior superintendent of police Abhimanyu Rana.A scuffle broke out between the parties, leading to gunfire. Sub-inspector Charanjit Singh sustained a fatal bullet injury and passed away despite being rushed to the hospital, while Assistant Sub-Inspector Jasbir Singh was injured.The senior superintendent of police said that cases were registered against over twenty persons from both groups, and three weapons were recovered from their possession, adding that investigations are being carried out to get to the depth of the incident.Punjab CM announces Rs 2 crore for martyred cop; over 20 detained in Tarn Taran clashPunjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Thursday expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for announcing an ex-gratia of Rs 2 crore for Sub-inspector Charanjit Singh, who was shot dead while on duty in Tarn Taran. Of the total compensation, Rs 1 crore will be given by the Punjab government and another Rs 1 crore through the Punjab Police Welfare Insurance by HDFC Bank."Thank you, Hon'ble CM Punjab @BhagwantMann, for announcing Rs 2 crore for our martyr Sub-Inspector Charanjit Singh. Salute to the brave officer who has laid down his life in the line of duty in Tarn Taran. His immense courage and commitment to service will always be remembered. PunjabPoliceInd looks after its martyrs and their families. The Punjab Government will make an ex-gratia grant of Rs 1 crore. Another Rs 1 crore will be paid from Punjab Police Welfare Insurance by HDFC Bank. We stand with our martyrs," the DGP posted on X.(With agencies input)