ASI Harjit Singh Shot Dead in Amritsar; Police Scrutinizing CCTV Footage

ASI Harjit Singh Shot Dead in Amritsar; Police Scrutinizing CCTV Footage

The shooting death of ASI Harjit Singh while on duty in Amritsar, Punjab, has caused a stir. According to the police, two unidentified assailants on a motorcycle opened fire on the ASI near the Bhagtanwala Grain Market around 3 AM. He was rushed to the hospital in critical condition but was declared dead by doctors. ASI Harjit Singh was posted with the PCR unit of the Amritsar Commissionerate Police and hailed from Tarn Taran. Following the incident, DGP Gaurav Yadav visited the crime scene. The police are actively searching for the assailants based on CCTV footage and other evidence.
Following the ASI’s killing, the opposition has raised questions regarding the law and order situation in Punjab under the Bhagwant Mann government. Leaders from the BJP and Congress have targeted the government over the issue. Meanwhile, the incident has intensified the debate concerning law and order and the safety of police personnel in Punjab.