Punjab Police Officer Kills Murder Accused in Encounter; Terror Link Probe

A Punjab police officer killed a murder suspect during an encounter that took place in the state. The officer, part of a special operations unit, reportedly chased the accused after a series of violent incidents. Police officials said the suspect had been linked to a terrorist organization with alleged ties to Pakistan. Investigators are now probing the alleged Pakistan terror link as part of a broader counter‑terrorism inquiry. The incident has drawn attention from higher authorities, who are reviewing the operation and the evidence gathered.