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Crime
Amritsar ASI Fatally Injured in Accidental Pistol Fire
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 06:02 PM
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An Assistant Sub-Inspector in Amritsar died after a bullet fired during pistol cleaning. The incident was reported by Amar Ujala.
In a tragic incident reported by Amar Ujala, an Assistant Sub‑Inspector (ASI) in Amritsar lost his life when a bullet was fired while he was cleaning a service pistol.
The ASI was performing routine maintenance on the firearm when it discharged unexpectedly, striking him in the chest.
Local police officials said the officer was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries before arrival.
The incident has prompted an investigation into safety protocols for weapon handling among police personnel in Punjab.
The ASI was performing routine maintenance on the firearm when it discharged unexpectedly, striking him in the chest.
Local police officials said the officer was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries before arrival.
The incident has prompted an investigation into safety protocols for weapon handling among police personnel in Punjab.