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Crime
Three suspects arrested in police encounter over firing on GRP ASI in Amritsar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 07:01 PM
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Police in Amritsar have apprehended three suspects in an encounter after they allegedly opened fire on GRP Assistant Sub-Inspector Sukhchain Singh, reportedly motivated by monetary greed.
Police officials in Amritsar announced that three individuals were taken into custody after a police encounter related to the fatal shooting of GRP Assistant Sub-Inspector Sukhchain Singh. According to initial reports, the suspects opened fire on the officer while he was on duty, and the motive appears to be financial gain.
Authorities said the three accused were apprehended during a coordinated operation following intelligence inputs. The police briefing also mentioned that the suspects are alleged to have connections with the foreign intelligence agency ISI, though investigations are ongoing to verify these links.
The incident has prompted a renewed focus on the safety of law‑enforcement personnel in the region. Investigators are continuing to collect evidence and will file formal charges once the forensic analysis is completed.
Authorities said the three accused were apprehended during a coordinated operation following intelligence inputs. The police briefing also mentioned that the suspects are alleged to have connections with the foreign intelligence agency ISI, though investigations are ongoing to verify these links.
The incident has prompted a renewed focus on the safety of law‑enforcement personnel in the region. Investigators are continuing to collect evidence and will file formal charges once the forensic analysis is completed.