Tarn Taran, April 22 -- The anti-gangster task force (AGTF) and Tarn Taran police have arrested the prime accused involved the 2024 murder case of a local sarpanch (panchayat head), director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said on Monday.

He identified the accused as Sukhbir Singh alias Sukh, a resident of Barwala village in Tarn Taran.

Police said they have also impounded a black Hero Splendor motorcycle.

On September 12 last year, one Bachittar Singh alias Bikkar, the then sarpanch of Naushera Pannuan village of Tarn Taran village, was shot dead by two bike-borne assailants at the village.

In a statement, Yadav said the accused is a habitual offender and has multiple cases registering against him, including charges under the Na...