India, Jan. 12 -- In a multi-state crackdown, Punjab Police on Monday announced the arrest of seven individuals, including two primary shooters, in connection with the murder of Jarmal Singh, the AAP-affiliated sarpanch of Valtoha village, on January 4.

The investigation, involving the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) and Counter Intelligence units, spanned Punjab, Delhi, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Chhattisgarh.

Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said that the hit was masterminded by handlers based abroad.

The key breakthrough came when a specialised team tracked the two shooters, Sukhraj Singh and Karmjit Singh, to a hideout in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The duo is being brought to Amritsar by air for interrogation.

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