Punjab police nabs 4 accused in head constable murder case in Barnala

Punjab [India], October 24 (ANI): Punjab police have arrested all four accused involved in the killing of Head Constable Darshan Singh, said the Director General of Police, Punjab, Gaurav Yadav adding, that culprits have been arrested in less than 24 hours after the incident took place.
On Monday, in a post on X, CM Mann termed the incident unfortunate and vowed to punish the culprits severely.
The Punjab CM announced that his government will give rupees one crore to the deceased's family, and one crore from HDFC Bank will be given separately. "Salute to the spirit of the brave policeman," his post read.
The official further said that one pistol & two live cartridges have been recovered from the possession of the accused.
DGP Yadav said in a post on X that one of the accused sustained injuries following a brief encounter.
"Barnala Police has arrested all four accused involved in the killing of HC Darshan Singh after a brief encounter in which one of the accused got injured," DGP Yadav posted on X.
"Punjab Police has arrested all perpetrators in less than 24 hrs,' DGP Yadav added.
The official said that the Punjab police is committed to making the border state "secure" and "safe" as per the vision of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Singh.
Expressing condolences over the death of the police official, CM Mann said on Monday, "Heartfelt condolences to Darshan Singh ji's family." (ANI)