Last Updated:February 21, 2026, 22:42 IST

The victim was rushed to Amritsar hospital and is in a critical stage. Police have identified the suspect and are searching for him.

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A disturbing incident unfolded in Patti town of Tarn Taran, Punjab, as a man shot a newly married woman in the head before fleeing the scene. The chilling act was captured on CCTV, providing clear evidence of the crime.

The victim, identified as Ruby Mehra, a resident of Garden Colony in Patti, was in critical condition and has been transferred to a private hospital in Amritsar for urgent medical care. Ruby got married just a few months ago.

The attacker has been identified as Karan, also a resident of Patti. The authorities are actively searching for him as the investigation continues.

Village Sarpanch Shot Dead At Wedding In Tarn Taran

This incident comes just two days after the current sarpanch of Thathian Mahantan village in Punjab was shot dead during a wedding function in Tarn Taran. Tarn Taran SSP Surinder Lamba told ANI that the deceased, identified as Harbhendra Singh, was attending the ceremony when two unidentified men opened fire.

“Today, while the deceased Harbhendra Singh was attending the wedding, being held in the Sarhali police station jurisdiction, two unknown men attacked him and opened fire, leaving him seriously injured and dying on the way to the hospital,” he said.

“His companion, who tried to chase the attackers, was shot in the leg in the crossfire and is undergoing treatment. No threats, extortion, or targeting by any gangster have been identified in this case. The angle of personal enmity is also being looked into,” he added.

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