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Amritsar police shoot suspect wanted in seven criminal cases
A man wanted in connection with seven criminal cases was injured in a police encounter in Amritsar on Tuesday. Authorities said the suspect was allegedly plotting to orchestrate the jailbreak of an associate.
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Police in Amritsar opened fire on a suspect during an encounter, leaving the man injured, officials said. The suspect, identified as Akashdeep, was wanted in seven separate criminal cases registered against him across the city.
According to police, the shooting occurred during an operation to apprehend the accused. Officers said Akashdeep sustained bullet injuries during the exchange of fire and was subsequently taken into custody for medical treatment.
Investigators alleged that the suspect was actively involved in planning the escape of an associate currently held in jail. The exact circumstances that led to the armed confrontation were not immediately disclosed by authorities.
The incident marks the latest in a series of police encounters in Punjab as law enforcement agencies intensify operations against repeat offenders. Akashdeep's criminal history reportedly spans multiple categories of offences across the state.