Tarn Taran, April 11 -- A sub-inspector (SI) was shot dead on Wednesday and an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) injured after locals allegedly fired at a police team sent to Kot Mohammad Khan village, under the jurisdiction of Khadoor Sahib sub-division in Tarn Taran district, to resolve a dispute between two groups, officials said.

A case was registered against village sarpanch Kuldeep Singh and others at the Goindwal Sahib police station over the alleged killing of Charanjit Singh, 57.

Tarn Taran senior superintendent of police (SSP) Abhimanyu Rana said, "A total of 20 accused have been arrested so far, including the sarpanch." Police said they have named more than 30 unidentified accused in the case.

According to the officials, ASI Jas...