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Crime
Amritsar: Businessmen Fired Upon After Failing to Pay Ransom, Two Arrested
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 06 Jul 2026, 11:46 PM
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Two individuals have been apprehended by police in Amritsar's Majitha area following an incident where they allegedly fired at a businessman after he refused to pay ransom. The shooting occurred when the demanded money was not provided.
Authorities in Amritsar have arrested two suspects in connection with an alleged extortion and firing incident. The arrests were made in the Majitha region.
According to initial reports, the accused demanded a sum of money from a local businessman. When the businessman failed to comply with their demand and did not pay the requested ransom, the individuals reportedly opened fire on him.
The police are continuing their investigation into the matter following the apprehension of the two individuals.
According to initial reports, the accused demanded a sum of money from a local businessman. When the businessman failed to comply with their demand and did not pay the requested ransom, the individuals reportedly opened fire on him.
The police are continuing their investigation into the matter following the apprehension of the two individuals.