Accused in Amritsar ASI Attack Killed in Shootout, Two Police Injured

Amritsar, Punjab – Police said an accused linked to the assault on an Assistant Sub-Inspector was killed in a gun‑battle with law‑enforcement officials. The confrontation took place in the city’s outskirts, where the suspect opened fire on the arriving police team. Two constables sustained injuries from the exchange of fire and were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.\n\nAccording to the district police, the accused had been wanted in connection with the earlier attack on the ASI, which prompted a special investigation. When officers attempted to apprehend him, he allegedly resisted and fired his weapon, leading to the lethal encounter.\n\nThe injured officers are reported to be in stable condition, and the police have launched a forensic inquiry to reconstruct the sequence of events. Senior officials reiterated that the operation was conducted in line with standard protocols to neutralize a dangerous suspect and safeguard public safety.