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Crime
Punjab police officer killed in targeted bike attack near Pakistan border
✍️ India Today
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 05:33 AM
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A Punjab police constable was fatally shot by two men on motorcycles in a targeted attack close to the Pakistan border, authorities said.
A police constable serving in Punjab was shot dead in a pre‑planned assault carried out by two men on motorcycles near the India‑Pakistan border, officials confirmed. The incident occurred in the early hours, with the officer responding to a routine patrol when the assailants opened fire.
The attackers, described as riding two bikes, approached the constable from behind and fired multiple rounds before fleeing the scene. Local police units arrived promptly, secured the area and began a man‑hunt for the suspects.
Senior police officials said the motive appears to be a targeted killing, though investigations are ongoing to determine any links to cross‑border activities or criminal networks. A special team from the Punjab Police has been deployed to gather forensic evidence and trace the motorcycles.
The incident has heightened security concerns along the border region, prompting authorities to increase patrols and coordinate with border security forces to prevent further attacks.
The attackers, described as riding two bikes, approached the constable from behind and fired multiple rounds before fleeing the scene. Local police units arrived promptly, secured the area and began a man‑hunt for the suspects.
Senior police officials said the motive appears to be a targeted killing, though investigations are ongoing to determine any links to cross‑border activities or criminal networks. A special team from the Punjab Police has been deployed to gather forensic evidence and trace the motorcycles.
The incident has heightened security concerns along the border region, prompting authorities to increase patrols and coordinate with border security forces to prevent further attacks.