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Crime
Punjab Police Officer Killed in Shooting; Unknown Gunmen Suspected
✍️ India Today
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 09:32 PM
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A Punjab police officer was shot dead by unidentified assailants, following a similar attack that killed his nephew last month.
A police officer serving in the state of Punjab was shot dead by unknown gunmen, according to a statement from the local police department. The incident occurred during the early hours of the day, and the officer succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The killing comes a month after the officer's nephew was also targeted and killed in a comparable shooting, raising concerns about a possible pattern of attacks on the family.
Authorities have registered a First Information Report (FIR) and launched an investigation, urging witnesses to come forward. No group has claimed responsibility for either incident, and the motive remains unclear.
Police officials have heightened security measures for officers in the region and are coordinating with intelligence agencies to identify the perpetrators.
The killing comes a month after the officer's nephew was also targeted and killed in a comparable shooting, raising concerns about a possible pattern of attacks on the family.
Authorities have registered a First Information Report (FIR) and launched an investigation, urging witnesses to come forward. No group has claimed responsibility for either incident, and the motive remains unclear.
Police officials have heightened security measures for officers in the region and are coordinating with intelligence agencies to identify the perpetrators.