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Crime
Police Kill Accused in ASI Harjit Singh Murder Case in Amritsar Encounter
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 12:16 AM
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Police in Amritsar said they have solved the murder case of ASI Harjit Singh after killing the main accused in an encounter; his accomplice escaped in the dark.
Amritsar police reported that an encounter took place, resulting in the death of the accused involved in the murder of ASI Harjit Singh. The police fired upon the suspect, who was killed at the scene.
ASI Harjit Singh, bearing the number 1599/ASR City, had been martyred while on duty. His killing prompted a swift investigation by the commissionerate police.
Following the encounter, police claimed to have solved the murder case. The accused’s accomplice managed to flee, taking advantage of the darkness, and remains at large.
ASI Harjit Singh, bearing the number 1599/ASR City, had been martyred while on duty. His killing prompted a swift investigation by the commissionerate police.
Following the encounter, police claimed to have solved the murder case. The accused’s accomplice managed to flee, taking advantage of the darkness, and remains at large.