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Missing Amritsar Village Sarpanch’s Body Discovered by Police
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 03:36 PM
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The body of the sarpanch who had been reported missing in Amritsar was located by local police, confirming his death.
Amritsar, Punjab – Local police have recovered the body of a village sarpanch who was reported missing earlier this week, confirming that he is deceased. The discovery was made during a search operation conducted after relatives and villagers raised concerns about his disappearance.
The sarpanch, whose identity has not been disclosed pending official confirmation, was last seen several days ago, prompting a missing‑person notice and a police enquiry. Authorities mobilised teams to canvass the area and trace his whereabouts.
Police officials stated that a forensic examination has been initiated and that the investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death is ongoing. They have appealed to the public for any information that could aid the probe, while assuring that further details will be released as the inquiry progresses.
The sarpanch, whose identity has not been disclosed pending official confirmation, was last seen several days ago, prompting a missing‑person notice and a police enquiry. Authorities mobilised teams to canvass the area and trace his whereabouts.
Police officials stated that a forensic examination has been initiated and that the investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death is ongoing. They have appealed to the public for any information that could aid the probe, while assuring that further details will be released as the inquiry progresses.