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Crime
ASI Shot in Head in Amritsar, Police Launch Investigation
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 10:35 AM
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An Assistant Sub‑Inspector was shot in the head in Amritsar. Police have opened an investigation into the incident.
Amritsar police reported that an Assistant Sub‑Inspector (ASI) sustained a gunshot wound to the head on [date not specified]. The shooting was discovered at the location where the officer was stationed, prompting immediate medical attention and a lockdown of the area.
Law enforcement officials have cordoned off the scene and are collecting forensic evidence. Senior police officers said a special team has been deployed to trace the weapon and identify any suspects involved.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of police personnel in the region. Authorities have assured the public that a thorough investigation will be conducted and that appropriate measures will be taken to prevent similar attacks in the future.
Law enforcement officials have cordoned off the scene and are collecting forensic evidence. Senior police officers said a special team has been deployed to trace the weapon and identify any suspects involved.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of police personnel in the region. Authorities have assured the public that a thorough investigation will be conducted and that appropriate measures will be taken to prevent similar attacks in the future.