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Punjab police ASI shot dead in Amritsar; CM announces Rs 2 crore relief
An Assistant Sub-Inspector attached to Gate Hakima police station in Amritsar has been killed in a shooting by unidentified assailants. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced a financial assistance package of Rs 2 crore for the officer's family.
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Assistant Sub-Inspector Harjeet Singh, posted at Gate Hakima police station in Amritsar, was shot dead by unknown assailants on Tuesday. The incident marks a significant security concern in the region and has drawn sharp reactions from senior government officials.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav expressed deep condolences over the killing and announced immediate financial support for the bereaved family. The government has committed Rs 2 crore in compensation to assist the officer's dependents.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. Police have launched a manhunt to identify and apprehend those responsible for the murder. The incident has triggered renewed concerns about the safety of law enforcement personnel in Punjab.
The killing adds to the growing list of attacks on police officials in the state. Authorities are examining possible motives behind the targeted shooting and are appealing for public cooperation in solving the case.