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Crime
Accused in Amritsar ASI Shooting Escapes Custody, Police In‑Charge Suspended
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 10:31 AM
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The suspect arrested for shooting Assistant Sub‑Inspector Jaswant Singh on September 11 in Amritsar fled police custody during a weapons recovery operation, prompting the suspension of the station’s in‑charge.
On September 11, Assistant Sub‑Inspector Jaswant Singh was shot in Amritsar, leading police to arrest a suspect in connection with the attack. The accused was taken into custody pending further investigation.
During a subsequent operation to recover the weapon used in the shooting, the detainee managed to escape from police custody. The incident occurred while officers were attempting to secure the firearm.
Following the escape, senior police officials suspended the in‑charge of the local police station as a disciplinary measure and launched an intensified search for the fugitive.
The police have appealed to the public for any information that could aid in locating the escaped suspect and have assured that the investigation will continue with heightened vigilance.
During a subsequent operation to recover the weapon used in the shooting, the detainee managed to escape from police custody. The incident occurred while officers were attempting to secure the firearm.
Following the escape, senior police officials suspended the in‑charge of the local police station as a disciplinary measure and launched an intensified search for the fugitive.
The police have appealed to the public for any information that could aid in locating the escaped suspect and have assured that the investigation will continue with heightened vigilance.