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Crime
Youth Killed Near Amritsar Police Station in Shooting Incident
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 05:31 PM
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A young man was shot dead near a police station in Amritsar, Punjab, sparking local concern over rising violence.
A 23‑year‑old man was shot dead on the evening of Thursday near the main police station in Amritsar, Punjab. The incident occurred on a busy street adjacent to the station’s compound. Police officers on duty at the time responded immediately and secured the area.
The Punjab Police have launched an investigation into the shooting. No suspect has been named yet, and authorities are searching for CCTV footage from nearby shops and traffic cameras to identify the assailant. The victim’s family has been notified and is awaiting further details.
Local residents reported that the area had been calm earlier in the day, and the shooting came as a shock to the community. Police have increased patrols in the vicinity to prevent any further incidents.
The Punjab Police have launched an investigation into the shooting. No suspect has been named yet, and authorities are searching for CCTV footage from nearby shops and traffic cameras to identify the assailant. The victim’s family has been notified and is awaiting further details.
Local residents reported that the area had been calm earlier in the day, and the shooting came as a shock to the community. Police have increased patrols in the vicinity to prevent any further incidents.