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Crime
Assistant Sub-Inspector Shot Dead in Tarn Taran, Punjab
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 09:33 AM
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An Assistant Sub-Inspector was shot dead in Tarn Taran, marking the fifth police killing in Punjab this year.
On Tuesday, an Assistant Sub-Inspector of the Punjab Police was gunned down in the city of Tarn Taran, a town in the Amritsar district.
The officer was reportedly shot while on duty at a local market, according to statements released by the police.
This incident marks the fifth murder of a police officer in Punjab this year, heightening concerns over the safety of law‑enforcement personnel in the state.
Punjab Police Chief said investigations are underway and that security measures will be intensified to prevent further attacks.
The officer was reportedly shot while on duty at a local market, according to statements released by the police.
This incident marks the fifth murder of a police officer in Punjab this year, heightening concerns over the safety of law‑enforcement personnel in the state.
Punjab Police Chief said investigations are underway and that security measures will be intensified to prevent further attacks.