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Crime
Punjab ASI gunned down by two motorcyclists, police probe link to nephew's murder
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 02:17 AM
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An Assistant Sub-Inspector in Punjab was shot dead by two men on motorcycles while returning home, and investigators are examining a possible connection to his nephew's recent killing.
The police said an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of the Punjab police was attacked on a motorcycle by two unidentified assailants as he was heading back to his residence. The gunmen opened fire, killing the officer on the spot.
Investigators have recovered the weapon used in the shooting and are tracing the two bikes involved. Preliminary inquiries suggest the motive may be linked to a recent murder of the ASI's nephew, though no official confirmation has been made.
The incident has heightened security concerns among law‑enforcement personnel in the state, prompting the police to increase patrols and issue alerts to officers traveling alone. The case remains under active investigation, with the police urging anyone with information to come forward.
Investigators have recovered the weapon used in the shooting and are tracing the two bikes involved. Preliminary inquiries suggest the motive may be linked to a recent murder of the ASI's nephew, though no official confirmation has been made.
The incident has heightened security concerns among law‑enforcement personnel in the state, prompting the police to increase patrols and issue alerts to officers traveling alone. The case remains under active investigation, with the police urging anyone with information to come forward.