Punjab Police ASI Returning From Patrol Duty Shot Dead in Amritsar
Police said the attackers fired multiple rounds at close range as investigators review CCTV footage and search for the motive behind the killing.
- On Thursday, Punjab Police Assistant Sub-Inspector Harjit Singh was shot dead by two unidentified motorcycle-borne men while on duty at the Bhagtawala Grain Market in Amritsar.
- Punjab Police Director General Gaurav Yadav indicated the assailants were not operating independently, stating Wednesday that preliminary investigation reveals coordination with a Dubai-based operative and cross-border smugglers.
- Police are examining CCTV footage from surrounding areas to identify the attackers; the identity and motive of the assailants remain unestablished as the probe continues near Police Station Gate Hakima.
- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced an ex-gratia of Rs 1 crore for Singh's family, writing, "The Punjab government stands with the family of the martyr like a rock in this hour of grief."
- Separately, the Counter Intelligence wing arrested four people on September 16 and recovered 27 kilogrammes of heroin, highlighting ongoing efforts to investigate illegal arms and narcotics trafficking networks.
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Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 1 crore for Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Harjit Singh's bereaved family. The officer sacrificed his life while on duty, as he was shot dead while performing operational duties in Amritsar. India News | Punjab Govt Announces Rs 1 Crore Ex-gratia for Family of Police Officer Shot Dead on Duty.
Punjab Police ASI returning from patrol duty shot dead in Amritsar
Two motorcycle-borne assailants gun down ASI Harjit Singh outside Bhagtanwala grain market hours after civilian shot dead in front of his house in Amritsar’s Islamabad Nagar; efforts on to track accused.
Punjab Police ASI shot dead by unidentified men during night patrol in Amritsar, CM Mann announces ex-gratia
An ASI identified as Harjit Singh was shot dead while patrolling on a motorcycle near Dana Mandi in Amritsar at around 2:30 am. Police have launched an investigation and are scanning CCTV footage from the area to identify the unidentified attackers.
Unidentified Assailants Kill Punjab Police ASI On Duty
An Assistant Sub-Inspector of Punjab police, Harjit Singh, was shot dead by two unidentified motorcycle-borne men while on duty at the Bhagtawala Grain Market in Amritsar. The incident occurred around 3 am, and the officer was declared dead at a private hospital.
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