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Crime
Amritsar Police Nab Extortion Shooter in Encounter, Accomplice Flees
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 10:45 PM
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Police in Amritsar apprehended a suspect involved in an extortion shooting during an encounter, while his accomplice managed to escape.
Amritsar police reported that a suspect linked to an extortion-related shooting was seized during an armed encounter in the city. The operation, carried out by local law‑enforcement teams, resulted in the arrest of the shooter without any reported civilian casualties.
According to officials, the suspect was identified as part of a criminal network that had been extorting local businesses. The police engaged the suspect after receiving intelligence about his whereabouts, leading to a brief but decisive confrontation.
While the shooter was taken into custody, his accomplice managed to flee the scene. Authorities have launched a manhunt to locate the missing individual and have appealed to the public for any information that could aid the investigation.
The police emphasized that the case remains under active investigation, and further details will be released as they become available.
According to officials, the suspect was identified as part of a criminal network that had been extorting local businesses. The police engaged the suspect after receiving intelligence about his whereabouts, leading to a brief but decisive confrontation.
While the shooter was taken into custody, his accomplice managed to flee the scene. Authorities have launched a manhunt to locate the missing individual and have appealed to the public for any information that could aid the investigation.
The police emphasized that the case remains under active investigation, and further details will be released as they become available.