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Crime
Police Officer in Ludhiana Fired Shots into Air; Probe Initiated
✍️ The Tribune
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 07:04 AM
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A police officer in Ludhiana fired shots into the air, prompting authorities to launch a probe.
A police officer in Ludhiana fired several shots into the air on Tuesday, an act that has raised concerns among residents and prompted a formal investigation by the state police.
The incident occurred in the early evening near a busy market area, where the officer was seen firing from a vehicle. Witnesses reported hearing the shots and seeing bright flashes, but no injuries were reported.
Following the incident, the Punjab Police announced that a special investigation team has been constituted to ascertain the motive behind the firing and to identify the officer involved.
The probe will include forensic analysis of the gun, review of CCTV footage, and interviews with the officer’s superiors and colleagues. The police have assured the public that appropriate action will be taken based on the findings.
The incident occurred in the early evening near a busy market area, where the officer was seen firing from a vehicle. Witnesses reported hearing the shots and seeing bright flashes, but no injuries were reported.
Following the incident, the Punjab Police announced that a special investigation team has been constituted to ascertain the motive behind the firing and to identify the officer involved.
The probe will include forensic analysis of the gun, review of CCTV footage, and interviews with the officer’s superiors and colleagues. The police have assured the public that appropriate action will be taken based on the findings.